Joseph Thomas Aversa

Death by Force

Investigator Joseph Thomas Aversa, aged 31, tragically lost his life on March 5, 1990, during a narcotics operation in New York City. Aversa, a dedicated member of the New York State Police, was involved in an undercover drug deal when the incident occurred. The operation, which aimed to apprehend drug traffickers, took a fatal turn when the suspects opened fire on the undercover officers. In the ensuing chaos, Aversa was inadvertently shot by another officer while leading task force members to ...Read More

Investigator Joseph Thomas Aversa, New York State Police, New York

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