Bridgeport Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Friday, November 28, 1980
Add to My HeroesGerald T. DiJoseph
Patrolman Gerald DiJoseph was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on James Street. The suspect was able to gain control of Patrolman DiJoseph's service weapon and shot him in the head.
The suspect fled the scene and remained at large for seven months. He was apprehended by a member of the New York City Police Department following a vehicle pursuit. On February 9, 1987, he was found not guilty. No one else has ever been charged.
Patrolman DiJoseph had served with the Bridgeport Police Department for 11.5 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
He was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford, Connecticut.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 11 years, 7 months
- Badge 218
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 39 ReflectionsOfficer DiJoseph, it has been 44 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 11 1/2 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Bridgeport.
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