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Police Officer Ralph J. Stanchi | New York City Police Department, New York New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer

Ralph J. Stanchi

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Sunday, June 17, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: 4 years

Badge # 29647

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/17/1973

Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Stanchi was shot and killed after responding to a call of a man with a gun in a bar.

Patrolman Stanchi and his partner responding to a call of a man with a gun inside a bar at 515 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan. When they responded, the suspect opened fore. In the ensuing gun battle, Patrolman Stanchi and the bartender were killed by the suspect. The suspect was also killed.

Patrolman Stanchi had served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was survived by his wife and two children. He was assigned to the 32nd Precinct.

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My father Eddie always spoke about my uncle Butchy. Ralph was clearly the reason my father entered the force. I miss my father Eddie tremendously even after ten years, but i know he's with his mother, father, and brother in heaven, a family reunited.

Danielle Stanchi
Neice
August 3, 2011

 

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