Patrolman Emil Carbonell

Patrolman Emil Carbonell | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman Emil Carbonell

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, May 23, 1919

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Emil Carbonell

Patrolman Carbonell was killed when is was involved in an accident while pursuing a speeding motorist.

At approximately 0920 hours Patrolman Carbonell observed a speeding vehicle traveling south on Fourth Avenue near 14th Street, in Manhattan. Patrolman Carbonell was pursuing the speeding vehicle when a truck pulled out from a street and struck his motorcycle, throwing Patrolman Carbonell into a light pole. Patrolman Carbonell was removed to Methodist Episcopal Hospital with a fractured skull and broken leg. He died the next day from his injuries.

Patrolman Carbonell was assigned to Motorcycle Squad 2. He was a National Guard veteran of the Spanish-American War.

Bio

  • Age 42
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 90
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Not available
  • Offender Apprehended
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Patrolman Carbonell,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the NYNG during the Spanish-American War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

May 23, 2019

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