U.S. Army · United States 
Norman Buchman
1973
Norman Frederick Buchman served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Norman Buchman was shot and killed with his own service weapon while struggling with a known local drug dealer in the 2500 block of Quantico Avenue. The suspect, 23, was apprehended, convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to 30 years. Officer Buchman was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was the recipient of a Purple Heart. He had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for four years and was assigned to the Northwest District.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Baltimore Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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