Norwalk Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Friday, July 9, 1971
Add to My HeroesNicholas W. Fera
Sergeant Fera was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two armed robbery suspects. The two suspects had just robbed a local bank. Sergeant Fera spotted the suspect's vehicle and stopped them. When Sergeant Fera attempted to place the suspects under arrest, a gun-battle began. Sergeant Fera was fatally wounded. One of the suspects was killed by Sergeant Fera's return gunfire.
Sergeant Fera had been with the agency for 19 years.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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I don't know you personally but I read of the incident you were involved in and find it a very sad ordeal. I Thank You Sir for your Faithful Service to your Community as a LEO. You will not be forgotten.
Al Zanetti SSGT
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