Officer Down

Detective Alex Ruperto
Union City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Thursday, April 16, 2020
Age 52
Tour 21 years
Badge 335
Cause COVID19
Incident Date Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Detective Alex Ruperto died after contracting COVID-19 while performing patrol duties.

Detective Ruperto had served with the Union City Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his two adult children.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

Nemo me impune lacessit

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.