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DEP Paul Pagliaro (Pag)
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Padula, Michael, INV.
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Investigator Padula was stabbed in the neck and killed while at the scene of an emotionally disturbed person call. The female suspect was barricaded in a bathroom and suddenly ran out, attacking Investigator Padula. The suspect was shot and killed by another officer on the scene.
Investigator Padula had served with his agency for 18 years. He was survived by his two sons, parents, sister, and brother.
Mike responded with Patrol Officers to a report of an emotionally disturbed woman. While trying to calm her down, she rushed through a doorway and fatally stabbed Mike. She was fatally shot by a fellow officer who was going to be the next victim. Mike was 45 years old and due for retirement in only two years. We lost a great guy that night.
