Special Agent Anthony Palmisano
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 8, 1969

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, January 8, 1969
Incident Location: District of Columbia
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Agent Anthony Palmisano and Agent Edwin Woodriffe were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a federal prison escapee in Washington, DC.

The agents were in an apartment building when the suspect exited the apartment and opened fire in the hallway, fatally wounding both agents. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to two life terms for the murders.

Agent Palmisano had been employed with the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation for one year.