Police Officer Vito A. Chiaramonte

Police Officer Vito A. Chiaramonte | New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York
New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York
Police Officer Vito A. Chiaramonte

New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, September 26, 1977

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Vito A. Chiaramonte

Police Officer Vito Chiaramonte was shot and killed while on foot patrol.

Officer Chiaramonte was patrolling the Baruch Houses near FDR Drive and Delancey Street when he was shot once in the head with a .32 caliber handgun.

A civilian found Officer Chiaramonte wounded but still alive. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital where he died from his wound.

No suspect was ever identified in this murder, and the case remains open with the New York City Police Department.

Officer Chiaramonte had served with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his four children.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 12 years
  • Badge 2233

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
  • Offender Never identified

foot patrol

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Rest in peace. You are missed everyday. And loved every day. You will never be forgotten. And always be in our hearts.

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