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Patrolman Arthur Pelo | New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Arthur Pelo

New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Saturday, September 25, 1971

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 23

Tour: Not available

Badge # 3259

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/25/1971

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman Pelo was shot and killed when attempted to question a robbery suspect.

Patrolman Pelo and his partner were flagged down by a citizen who told him that a man who had robbed him a month ago was standing in front of 694 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn. As Patrolman Pelo and his partner approached the suspect, the suspect drew a pistol and opened fire, striking Patrolman Pelo in the head and his partner in the leg. The suspect was wounded when the officers were able to return fire, and subsequently died from his wounds.

Patrolman Pelo was taken to Brookdale Hospital where he died from his wounds.

The suspect escaped, but was apprehended later in the day by detectives who tracked him to the basement of an abandoned building.

Patrolman Pelo was survived by his wife.

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Our family thinks of you and keeps you close in our hearts! We are all proud of you and your ultimate sacrafice. We will never forget.............May you rest in peace!

RoseAnn Stasio Lazio
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July 15, 2010

 

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