Patrol Officer John E. Palmatier
Waterbury Police Department
Connecticut
End of Watch: Sunday, July 20, 1941

Biographical Info
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 20, 1941
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Palmatier was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of West Main Street and Judd Street following a fireworks display. He was transported to Waterbury Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries one hour later.

Officer Palmatier had been with the agency for 23 years and was survived by his wife.