JOSEPH C HAGEL

Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 10-E: 13
Department: Newark, New Jersey, P.D.
End of Watch: March 15, 1961
Cause: SHOT
Age: 63
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Officer Hagel was shot to death in a gun battle with two bandits attempting to hold up a tavern. Officer Hagel drew his gun, was shot four times in response, and still managed to shoot four times at the bandits. The suspects were later were later held for sentencing.
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