Patrolman Joseph Palazolla - Memphis Police Dept. - TN - True Life Hero

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Joseph Palazolla
- Nov. 30, 1959 -

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Memphis Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	TN, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Nov. 30, 1959
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male
	Agency
Dept:	Memphis Police Dept. - TN 201 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38103 USA (901)636-3700
County:	Shelby
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Patrolman
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Crash
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	TN USA Mon. Nov. 30, 1959
Summary:	Patrolman Palazolla was struck by a bus while directing traffic. Patrolman Palazolla stood in the street in front of Bruce Elementary School with his hand in the air and his whistle in his mouth when a Memphis Transit Company Bus struck him. A nurse who witnessed the accident attended to Patrolman Palazolla and rushed him in her car to Methodist Hospital where he died from his injuries.p
Source:	Website Click

Last Updated: May. 29, 2019


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