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Detective Ralph Palma
New Haven Police Department
Connecticut

End of Watch: Sunday, June 13, 1954

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, June 13, 1954
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Detective Palma was shot and killed by two robbery suspects in a theater on Crown Street. Hours later as police closed in on the suspects they both shot and killed themselves.

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