Port Washington Police District, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, July 8, 1924
Add to My HeroesElbert Stuyvesant
Police Officer Elbert Stuyvesant died after being overcome by gas in a cesspool while attempting to rescue a man from it at 9 Central Drive in Baxter Estates.
The original victim and another citizen who tried to rescue Officer Stuyvesant all died as a result of the gas.
Officer Stuyvesant had served with the Port Washington Police District for two years. He was a widower and was survived by his daughter and six siblings.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Stuyvesant,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Port Washington.
BPA Mike Casey
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July 8, 2024
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