Police Officer Daniel A. Nowomlynski, New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer Daniel A. Nowomlynski

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, September 16, 1977

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Daniel A. Nowomlynski

Officer Daniel Nowomlynski succumbed to injuries sustained when he was attacked by members of a motorcycle gang.

He was assisting another officer when he was attacked. He was jumped on and hit in the head with a steel helmet. Another subject then jumped from the top of a car onto his stomach, causing internal injuries and a fractured skull. He suffered from headaches and convulsions and succumbed to his injuries 11 months later.

Officer Nowomlynski was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was assigned to the 23rd Precinct. He was survived by his wife, two children, mother, and two sisters.

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Age 32
Tour Not available
Badge 31538

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Saturday, October 16, 1976
Weapon Person
Offender Unknown

fight call, gang member, officer assistance

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Officer Nowomlynski,
On today, the 46th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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