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Winthrop S. Paris
- Mar. 11, 1947 -
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Resided: |
NY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Mar. 11, 1947 |
Race/Sex: | Black Male / 37 yrs. of age |
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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: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 10600 |
On The Job: |
9 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NY
USA
Tue. Mar. 11, 1947
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Summary: |
Patrolman Winthrop Paris was shot and killed while off-duty when he confronted an armed burglary suspect in the building in which he lived.
The officer was alone in his apartment at approximately 1700 hours when he heard a commotion outside his door. Patrolman Paris grabbed his service revolver and went out into the hallway to investigate. In the hallway, he observed an armed burglar struggling with a female tenant of the building. Upon seeing Patrolman Paris, the suspect opened fire striking him twice in the chest. Patrolman Paris returned fire, Killing the suspect.
Patrolman Paris was taken to Lincoln Hospital where he died from his wounds.
He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his actions.
The officer had served with the New York City Police Department for nine years, and is survived by his wife. He was assigned to the 30th Precinct.p
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