Patrolman Anthony Lordi Jr.
Hillside Police Department
New Jersey
End of Watch: Friday, December 14, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: 141

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, December 14, 1979
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman Lordi was shot and killed while working a uniformed special assignment at a local fast food restaurant. Three suspects entered the restaurant to rob it and one of them approached Patrolman Lordi and asked him for the time. When Patrolman Lordi raised his arm to look at his watch the suspect pulled out a handgun and attempted to disarm him.

A struggle ensued in which Patrolman Lordi was shot and killed.

The three suspects fled without completing the robbery but were apprehended several days later. They were sentenced to life in prison.

Patrolman Lordi had served with the agency for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.