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- Mar. 15, 1961 -
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Newark NJ Police Dept. Patch
Resided: NJ, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Mar. 15, 1961
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 63 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Newark Police Dept. - NJ
480 Clinton Avenue  
Newark, NJ   07108   USA
(973)733-6000
County: Essex
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Patrolman
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 37 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: NJ   USA   Wed. Mar. 15, 1961
Summary: Patrolman Hagel was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at a tavern on Summer Avenue. He had gotten off duty and was heading home when he stopped at the tavern to return a borrowed car to a friend. While he was sitting inside two men entered and announced a holdup. Patrolman Hagel drew his weapon and one of the suspects opened fire, striking Officer Hagel in the head and twice in the body. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Hagel returned fire and wounded the suspect, who was arrested a short time later.

Patrolman Hagel had served with the agency for 37 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and four daughters.

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