Patrolman Joseph W. Norden

Patrolman Joseph W. Norden | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman Joseph W. Norden

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, December 3, 1954

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Joseph W. Norden

Patrolman Joseph Norden was shot and killed by an emotionally disturbed suspect whom he and his partner were escorting from an apartment.

As they descended a staircase, the suspect suddenly grabbed Patrolman Norden's service weapon and fatally shot him and a nurse who was assisting with the transfer. Patrolman Norden's partner returned fire, killing the suspect.

Patrolman Norden had served with the New York City Police Department for 5 years, and was assigned to the 104th Precinct. He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 38
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 13671

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed

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WAS JUST TALKING ABOUT PTL. NORDEN
THIS EVENING MY DAD WAS assIGNED
TO THE 104 FROM 1931 TILL HE RETIRED
IN 1963 HE WORKED MOSTLY ON FOOT
PATROL HIS PATROL POST WAS 27 WHICH WAS THE LOCATION THAT COVERED
WHERE PTL. NORDEN WAS KILLED AND
HE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT THE YOUNG
OFFICER WHO WAS KILLED AFTER RESPONDING TO A RADIO RUN THAT WAS
ON HIS FOOT POST MY DAD WAS PTL.
ROBERT C.AUSTIN AND LOVED THE
JOB AND ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT PTL.
NORDEN. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

DETECTIVE DANIEL C. AUSTIN
N.Y.P.D. DETECTIVE BORO QUEENS

June 2, 2022

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