Larchmont Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, October 12, 1976
Add to My HeroesArthur DeMatte
Police Officer Arthur DeMatte was shot and killed while attempting to remove a transient from the New Haven Railroad tracks. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer DeMatte's service weapon and shot him.
After two mistrials the man, 26, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life February 2nd, 1978. He was paroled on November 2, 2022.
Officer DeMatte had served with the Larchmont Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 203
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Paroled in 2022
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