Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 25970
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Incident Date: 1/8/1971
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Gerald (Jerry) Velotta died of a gunshot wound he received when the service revolver of another patrolman accidentally discharged in the basement of the 18th Precinct station house. Patrolman Velotta was wounded in the chest and taken to Roosevelt Hospital, where he died 11 days later from his wound.
Patrolman Velotta was assigned to the 18th Precinct. He was survived by his wife.
