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Patrolman William T. Vorden | New York City Police Department, New York New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

William T. Vorden

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Saturday, November 15, 1930

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: 7 years

Badge # 8448

Cause: Heart attack

Incident Date: 11/15/1930

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Vorden suffered a fatal heart attack after chasing after a runaway police horse.

Patrolman Vorden was on foot patrol in the area of the Polo Grounds when a police horse threw its rider at 155th Street and Eighth Avenue after being spooked. Patrolman Vorden, who was nearby, chased the horse to 125th Street and Eighth Avenue where he finally caught the horse. He collapsed several minutes later.

Patrolman Vorden He was assigned to Traffic Precinct C and had served with the New York City Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 15, 2011

 

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