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Detective Robert A. Montanez | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Detective

Robert A. Montanez

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Sunday, March 16, 2014

Biographical Info

Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 19 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 Robert Montanez 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 Montanez had served with the New York City Police Department for 19 years and was assigned to the Narcotics Division Bronx Central Initiative. He is survived by his wife and four children.