Bio & Incident Details
Age: 59
Tour: 35 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Heart attack
Incident Date: 8/4/1953
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Ergen suffered a fatal heart attack after chasing a suspect four blocks.
Patrolman Ergan spotted the suspect, who had stolen a suit from a dry cleaners truck, and gave chase. Patrolman Ergan apprehended the suspect after a four block chase, but then collapsed and died as a result of a heart attack.
Patrolman Ergen had served with the New York City Police Department for 35 years and was survived by his wife and son. He was assigned to the 79th Precinct.
