New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, July 26, 1923
Add to My HeroesFrank E. Romanella
Patrolman Romanella and Patrolman Charles Reynolds were shot and killed after arresting several men in a taxicab.
The patrolmen were driving on the Queensborough Bridge when they heard a woman screaming in a taxicab for help. The officers stopped the cab a short distance away and placed the occupants in custody. The officers then ordered the driver to drive to the 81st Precinct station as they rode on the outside of the cab. As the cab neared 64th Street and 2nd Avenue one of the occupants opened fire on them, killing them both.
Patrolman Reynolds was assigned to the 29th Precinct, the present day 17th Precinct.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Not available
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