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Police Officer Joseph O'Connor | East Orange Police Department, New Jersey
East Orange Police Department, New Jersey

Police Officer

Joseph O'Connor

East Orange Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Friday, May 1, 1925

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: April 30, 1921
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer O'Connor succumbed to injuries sustained four years earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic. He attempted to wave down a speeding motorist but was struck by the car. He never fully recovered and died at Orange Memorial Hospital.
Officer O'Connor had been with the agency for nine years at the time of his death.