Officer Thomas Toohey

Officer Thomas Toohey

 

Killed in the line of duty on May 15, 1996

Officer Thomas Toohey served the Hartford Police Department for 17 years. On May 15, 1996, he passed away from a heart attack during a narcotics sting operation. After riding a police bike to a parking lot at Webster Street and New Britain Avenue, he collapsed unexpectedly and was pronounced dead at Hartford Hospital.

 

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