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Chief of Police Edward Norton, Jr. | Jersey Shore Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
Jersey Shore Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Chief of Police

Edward Norton, Jr.

Jersey Shore Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Saturday, December 10, 1904

Biographical Info

Age: 48
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: December 10, 1904
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available

Chief of Police Edward Norton suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with two juveniles who had been arrested for disorderly conduct.

The two juveniles violently struggled with Chief Norton and another officer as they were being placed in jail. Chief Norton collapsed and died a short time later.