New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch Saturday, September 11, 1971
William E. Quinn
Correctional Officer William Quinn died from injuries sustained in a prison riot at the Attica Prison. Six other correctional officers were also killed during the riot.
The leader of the riot was never charged with any crime. After his release from prison he shot and killed Police Officer Norman R. Cerullo and Police Officer Christie D. Masone of the New York City Police Department on April 2, 1978 on a Brooklyn Street.
Bio
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Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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