New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, March 1, 1970
Add to My HeroesPatrick Harrington
Patrolman Patrick Harrington and Patrolman Joseph Mariconda were killed in a helicopter accident while on duty. The helicopter in which they were conducting traffic patrol in suddenly lost power and crashed into a house at 82-22 262nd Street, in Queens.
Patrolman Harrington had served with the New York City Police Department for six years and was assigned to the Aviation Unit.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 4185
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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