New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Friday, December 3, 1954
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 13671
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 3, 1954
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Joseph Norden was shot and killed by an emotionally disturbed suspect whom he and his partner were escorting from an apartment.
As they descended a staircase, the suspect suddenly grabbed Patrolman Norden's service weapon and fatally shot him and a nurse who was assisting with the transfer. Patrolman Norden's partner returned fire, killing the suspect.
Patrolman Norden had served with the New York City Police Department for 5 years, and was assigned to the 104th Precinct. He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.