Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Joseph Morabito was shot and killed on the side of the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. His killer then stole both of his revolvers and his wallet before fleeing. On December 17, 1971, a man, 22, was arrested after both revolvers were found in his car. Sergeant Morabito had served with the New York City Police Department for seven years and was assigned to the Narcotics Bureau.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Morabito gave the New York City Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Morabito.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Joseph V. Morabito is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New York City Police Department, 365 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 29.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph V. Morabito's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph V. Morabito Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph V. Morabito is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph V. Morabito was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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