Bio & Incident Details
Age: 43
Tour: 15 years
Badge # 12098
Cause: Accidental
Incident Date: 6/1/1980
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Patwell died of an injury he sustained when he struck his head entering his patrol car.
Officer Patwell was entering his patrol car at the corner of East Tremont Avenue and Purdy Street, the Bronx, when he struck the right side of his head on the car. Officer Patwell was admitted to St. Francis hospital the following day and died 15 days later from the injury.
Officer had served with the New York City Police Department for 15 years and was survived by his wife and four children. He was assigned to the 43rd Precinct.
