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Resided:
NJ, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Sep. 17, 1971
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Edison Police Dept.
NJ
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
55
On The Job:
3 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NJ
USA
Fri. Sep. 17, 1971
Summary:
Patrolman Frank Papaianni was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a silent holdup alarm at a bank at Menlo Park Mall.
The suspect opened fire on the officers when they arrived at the scene, striking Patrolman Papaianni in the chest and critically wounding his partner before they were able to exit the patrol car. The suspect, an ex-convict, was shot and killed.
Patrolman Papaianni had served with the Edison Police Department for three years. He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.
Lake Papaianni was named in honor of Patrolman Papaianni.
