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Patrolman Joseph D. Pignataro | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Joseph D. Pignataro

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Wednesday, November 13, 1968

Biographical Info

Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 8851

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident:
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Joseph Pignataro succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident 11 months earlier while on patrol.

Patrolman Pignataro was on patrol when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle. He suffered severe head injuries in the accident and died as a result.

Patrolman Pignataro had served with the New York City Police Department for seven years and was assigned to the 46th Precinct. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and twin sons.