Patrolman Joseph Nulett
New York Metropolitan Police Force
New York
End of Watch: Monday, November 7, 1864

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, November 7, 1864
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Escaped

Patrolman Nulett was shot and killed by a suspect he had just arrested. Patrolman Nulett was called to 77 West Twenty Fourth Street in Manhattan by a woman. When he arrived the observed two men attempting to break the window shutters to the building. He told both men to leave, but one of the men refused. Patrolman Nulett placed that suspect under arrest and began to escort him back to the station house.

While walking back on Twenty Ninth Street, between Broadway and Fifth Avenue the suspect drew a pistol and killed Patrolman Nulett.

Patrolman Nulett was survived by his wife and two children.