Minnesota Department of Corrections, Minnesota
End of Watch Monday, September 24, 2018
Add to My HeroesJoseph Michael Parise
Corrections Officer Joseph Parise suffered a suspected heart attack after responding to an incident in which an inmate assaulted another officer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights.
The inmate injured two additional officers before being subdued at about noon. Officer Parise returned to his post after the incident but collapsed a short time later. He was transported to Regions Hospital where he passed away.
Officer Parise had served with the Minnesota Department of Corrections for four years.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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