Police Officer Joseph P. McCormack, Greenwich Police Department, Connecticut

Police Officer Joseph P. McCormack

Greenwich Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Thursday, February 10, 1944

Add to My Heroes

Joseph P. McCormack

Officer McCormack succumbed to wounds sustained 17 years earlier when he was shot several times while guarding a group of notorious bandits. He lost the use of his limbs as a result of the shooting and eventually died from the wounds.

Officer McCormack had served with the agency for only 2 days at the time of the shooting. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 2 days
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, May 17, 1927
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 7 Reflections

Officer McCormack,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Greenwich. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

February 10, 2019