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Detective Angel Antonio Creagh | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Detective

Angel Antonio Creagh

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Biographical Info

Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: 9/11 related illness
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: 19 suicide attackers

Detective Angel Creagh 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 Creagh had served with the New York City Police Departmant for 14 years and had to retire in 2012 due to his illness. He was assigned to Narcotics Borough Brooklyn South.

Detective Creagh is survived by his wife and four children.