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Joseph Mariconda

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Sunday, March 1, 1970

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: 1 year, 6 months

Badge # 27835

Cause: Aircraft accident

Incident Date: 3/1/1970

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Mariconda and Patrolman Patrick Harrington were killed in a helicopter accident while on duty. The helicopter in which the Patrolmen were conducting traffic patrol in suddenly lost power and crashed into a house in Queens.

Both Patrolmen were assigned to the Aviation Unit.

Patrolman Mariconda had served with the New York City Police Department for 18 months and had previously served as a helicopter pilot for the United States Army during the Vietnam War and had been shot down twice during his tour of duty.

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Patrolman Patrick Harrington New York City Police Department, New York End of Watch: Sunday, March 1, 1970 Cause: Aircraft accident

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