Detective Joseph T. Moretti

Detective Joseph T. Moretti | Revere Police Department, Massachusetts
Revere Police Department, Massachusetts
Detective Joseph T. Moretti

Revere Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, September 24, 1973

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Joseph T. Moretti

Detective Joseph Moretti was shot and killed after responding to a silent alarm call at a nightclub at 297 Lee Burbank Highway.

He was shot in the neck with a shotgun as he entered the club. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in a coma for 7 months before succumbing to the wound.

The three suspects were never apprehended.

Detective Moretti was a United States Marine Corps WWII veteran and had served with the Revere Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour 18 years
  • Badge 113
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Tuesday, February 13, 1973
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender At large

alarm, robbery

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Detective Moretti, it has been 51 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 13 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Revere.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 24, 2024

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