Detective Ralph Palma, New Haven Police Department, Connecticut

Detective Ralph Palma

New Haven Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1954

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Ralph Palma

Detective Ralph Palma succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on May 12th, 1954, when he was shot by two robbery suspects at the Paramount Theater at 146 Temple Street.

The two men had committed a robbery earlier in the day. Detective Palma had gone to the theater with other detectives and members of the Connecticut State Police after learning the two suspects were sitting in the back row.

Both suspects committed suicide several hours later as police closed in on them.

Detective Palma was survived by his wife and two sons.

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Age 32
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, May 12, 1954
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

robbery, warrant service

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Det. Palma,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Haven. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 13, 2024