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Patrolman Emil A. Newberg | Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

Patrolman

Emil A. Newberg

Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch: Monday, June 30, 1958

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 56

Tour: 30 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/30/1958

Weapon: Handgun; Luger

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Newberg and and Detective Lieutenant Thomas Truesdale were both shot and killed as they tried to disarm a suicidal man who had barricaded himself in a bathroom with a pistol.
Patrolman Newberg had been with the agency for 30 years and was survived by wife and six children.

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Detective Lieutenant Thomas Truesdale
Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island
End of Watch: Monday, June 30, 1958
Cause: Gunfire

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Patrolman Newberg,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pawtucket. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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