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New Hero Search Arthur J. DeMarrais
- Nov. 07, 1937 -
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New York City Police Dept. Patch
Resided: NY, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Nov. 07, 1937
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept: New York City Police Dept. - NY
1 Police Plaza  
New York, NY   10038   USA
(646)610-5000
County: New York
Dept. Type: Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank: Detective
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 944
On The Job: 18 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: NY   USA   Sun. Nov. 07, 1937
Summary: Detective Arthur DeMarrais died after being bitten by a man he was attempting to arrest.

He was on duty and directed to respond to 950 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, where a man was attempting to assault a woman with a metal pipe. Upon arriving at the location, Detective DeMarrais attempted to arrest the suspect. As they struggled, the suspect tried to gain control of the detective's gun and bit him several times about the body and face. Detective DeMarrais was able to reach his gun and shot the suspect, wounding him

Detective DeMarrais was taken to Brooklyn Hospital where he died while in surgery.

He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his actions.

Detective DeMarrais had served with the New York City Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the 88th Detective Squad. He was survived by his wife and five children.

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