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Chief William J. Fitzpatrick | Albany Police Department, New York Albany Police Department, New York

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William J. Fitzpatrick

Albany Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Friday, January 5, 1945

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 57

Tour: 20 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/5/1945

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Sentenced to 20 years

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Chief William Fitzpatrick was shot and killed by a detective following a dispute. The detective was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The sentence was cummuted and the detective was released from prison in 1957.

Chief Fitzpatrick had served with the agency for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 67h 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 5, 2012

 

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