Patrolman Daniel T. O'Connell, New Haven Police Department, Connecticut

Patrolman Daniel T. O'Connell

New Haven Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Monday, August 15, 1938

Daniel T. O'Connell

Patrolman O'Connell was shot and killed with his own service weapon while struggling with a prisoner.

The suspect had been arrested earlier in the evening for assaulting a family member. A patrol wagon had been called to transport the man from the Chapel Street Station to the downtown station. Prior to leaving for downtown, the wagon driver picked up Patrolman O'Connell to assist him with the transport.

As Patrolman O'Connell rode in the back of the wagon, the suspect attacked him. The man was able to gain control of Patrolman O'Connell's service revolver and fatally shot him. The man was then taken into custody by another officer and an off duty fireman.

Patrolman O'Connell was survived by his wife.

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Age 42
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Apprehended

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Patrolman O’Connell,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Haven. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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August 15, 2018