Greenwich Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Thursday, February 10, 1944
Add to My HeroesJoseph 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer 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
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