New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch Monday, September 13, 1971
Add to My HeroesJohn D'Arcangelo, Jr.
Correctional Officer John D'Arcangelo 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.
Officer D'Archangelo had served with the New York State Department of Correctional Services for at least two years and transferred to Attica in June. He was survived by his wife, infant daughter, parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Never charged
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View all 14 ReflectionsOn this 49th anniversary of your heroic and untimely departure I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection left for you, that you are always remembered by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.
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