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Detective Richard H. Wentz | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Detective

Richard H. Wentz

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Biographical Info

Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 20 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 Richard H. Wentz died as a direct result of illnesses he contracted after inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.

Detective Wentz served with the New York City Police Department for 20 years and was assigned to the Gang Squad Brooklyn North.