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Patrol Officer John E. Palmatier | Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut
Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut

Patrol Officer

John E. Palmatier

Waterbury Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch: Sunday, July 20, 1941

Biographical Info

Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: July 20, 1941
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrol Officer John Palmatier was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of West Main Street and Judd Street following a fireworks display.

He was transported to Waterbury Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries one hour later.

Officer Palmatier had been with the agency for 23 years and was survived by his wife.