U.S. Army · United States 
Ralph Stanchi
1973
Ralph J. Stanchi Jr. served the U.S. Army for 2 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Ralph Stanchi was shot and killed after responding to a call of a man with a gun in a bar. He and his partner responded to a call of a man with a gun inside a bar at 515 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan. In the ensuing gun battle, Officer Stanchi and the bartender were killed by the suspect. The suspect was also killed. Officer Stanchi was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for four years, assigned to the 32nd Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1965 – 1967
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
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