New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, February 17, 1921
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 6122
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 17, 1921
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Detective Sergeant Joseph Bridgetts was shot and killed while investigating a stolen car case.
Detective Bridgetts, his partner, and an insurance adjuster went to a location in Brooklyn to investigate. During the investigation, the suspect shot and killed Detective Bridgetts and wounded his partner.
Detective Bridgetts had been assigned to the 93rd precinct (present-day 84th Precinct) squad. He served with the New York City Police Department for 15 years.