Police Officer Vincent D. Connolly

Police Officer Vincent D. Connolly

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, December 3, 1973

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Vincent D. Connolly

Police Officer Vincent Connolly was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to an explosion in a building on Fifth Avenue in lower Manhattan.

His car struck an abutment on F.D.R. Drive at Cohenties Slip and South Street.

Officer Connolly had served with the New York City Police Department for five years and was assigned to the Bomb Squad. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 28134

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

emergency response

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Officer Connolly,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 3, 2023

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