Co-op City Department of Public Safety, New York
End of Watch Saturday, December 16, 1995
Add to My HeroesFrank T. DiNapoli
Detective Frank DiNapoli was shot and killed as he attempted to break up a fight outside a bar near the intersection of the Cross Bronx Expressway and Thierot Avenue in Bronx, New York.
He was working an off-duty security job at a local nightclub. Earlier in the evening, Detective DiNapoli had broken up a fight which resulted in several bar patrons being removed from the premises. As Detective DiNapoli and others later exited the bar, they were confronted by the man who had been removed earlier. Detective DiNapoli was shot once in the back and pronounced dead at the scene.
Detective DiNapoli had served with the Co-Op City Department of Public Safety for nine years.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsRest in Peace Detective DiNapoli. I just recently moved to New York City and we could really use some men like you right about now. Please shine your light down on all of us from heaven and help us bring peace to the city, and the country.
Chris Schmidt
My father was an officer for 34 years with Conrail/Norfolk Southern
December 30, 2024
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