New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Friday, January 3, 2014
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 6648
Cause of Death: 9/11 related illness
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: 19 suicide attackers
Detective Christopher Strucker died from illnesses he contracted while inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Detective Strucker had served with the New York City Police Department for 18 years and was assigned to the Criminal Intelligence Section. He is survived by his wife, two sons, mother, and brother.