Bio & Incident Details
Age: 38
Tour: 5 years
Badge # 13671
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 12/3/1954
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Patrolman Joseph Norden was shot and killed by an emotionally disturbed suspect whom he and his partner were escorting from an apartment.
As they descended a staircase, the suspect suddenly grabbed Patrolman Norden's service weapon and fatally shot him and a nurse who was assisting with the transfer. Patrolman Norden's partner returned fire, killing the suspect.
Patrolman Norden had served with the New York City Police Department for 5 years, and was assigned to the 104th Precinct. He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.
