New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, March 15, 1936
Add to My HeroesDioniso P. Pasquarella
Patrolman Pasquarella was shot and killed by a man he ejected from a restaurant after breaking up an altercation while off-duty.
The subject returned with a pistol and shot him. Despite being mortally wounded Patrolman Pasquarella was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Patrolman Pasquarella had served with the New York City Police Department for five years and was assigned to the 75th Precinct.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 17695
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Pasquarella.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 5, 2021
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