New Haven Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1954
Ralph Palma
Detective Palma was shot and killed by two robbery suspects in a theater on Crown Street. Hours later as police closed in on the suspects they both shot and killed themselves.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
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View all 5 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
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