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Patrolman Joseph A. Reuschle | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Joseph A. Reuschle

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 28, 1921

Biographical Info

Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 7562

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 28, 1921
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Joseph Reuschle was shot and killed in retaliation for an arrest he had made.

On September 3, Patrolman Reuschle arrested five men in an automobile at the corner of 177th Street and Riverside Drive, Bronx. The men were in possession of illegal handguns and two blackjacks.

While out on bail, one or all of the men found Patrolman Reuschle and killed him.

Patrolman Reuschle served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years and was assigned to the 42nd Precinct, the present day 34th Precinct. His wife survived him.