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Nicholas Paul Cecchettti

Case from Stockton, CA dated Aug 03, 1978

Victim Details

Nicholas Paul Cecchettti

Male

Stockton

CA

1978-08-03

27

Nicholas

Paul Cecchettti

07/04/2026

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Nicholas Paul Cecchetti, a 27-year-old officer with the Stockton Police Department, tragically lost his life on August 3, 1978, while serving a narcotics search warrant. Officer Cecchetti was entering the rear door of a suspect's home when he encountered the suspect attempting to flee. In the ensuing moments, Officer Cecchetti stumbled on the steps and fell forward. The suspect seized this opportunity to fire a single shot from a .357 caliber handgun, striking Officer Cecchetti near the collarbo ...
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