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- Oct. 12, 1976 -
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Larchmont Police Department Agency Patch
Resided: NY, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Oct. 12, 1976
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 46 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Larchmont Police Dept.
NY   USA
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Badge: 217
On The Job: 20 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: NY   USA   Tue. Oct. 12, 1976
Summary: Officer Arthur DeMatte was shot and killed while attempting to remove a transient from the New Haven Railroad tracks. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer DeMatte's service weapon and shot him.

The man was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life February 2, 1978. He has a parole hearing in June of 2012.

Officer DeMatte had served with the agency for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

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