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Federico Narvaez

Death by Force
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Lieutenant Federico Narvaez, a dedicated officer of the New York City Police Department, tragically lost his life on October 18, 1996, at the age of 40. Narvaez, who had served with the NYPD for 17 years, was known for his commitment to patrolling the streets alongside his fellow officers. On the night of his death, Narvaez was flagged down by a woman who reported that she was being stalked. Responding to her plea for help, Narvaez called for backup and approached the suspect, Harvey Richardson. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Federico Narvaez

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    New-york

    NY

    1996-10-18

    40

    Federico

    Narvaez

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can't stop thinking about the woman who flagged down Lieutenant Federico Narvaez. It's haunting to... ...Read More
    12/16/2024
    I was reading about Lieutenant Federico Narvaez's tragic passing, and it got me thinking about the c... ...Read More
    03/04/2023
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