Town Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff For Greenwich Police Officer

GREENWICH, CT — First Selectman Fred Camillo has asked that town flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Greenwich Police Officer Justin Quagliani, who died Tuesday morning. The news of his "sudden" passing was shared by GPD Chief James Heavey, who said the cause of death has not yet been determined.

"During the four years he has served the Greenwich Police Department," Camillo said in a statement, "Officer Justin Quagliani continuously demonstrated that he possessed the qualities and the abilities to be an asset not only to the Department but to the entire Greenwich community. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his police brothers and sisters who mourn his sudden passing."

According to Heavey, Quagliani "suffered a medical emergency" at his Greenwich residence around 5 a.m. while off-duty.

"Police and Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) personnel responded to his residence, attempted lifesaving efforts and then transported him to Greenwich Hospital, where he was eventually declared deceased," Heavey said in a statement. "The cause of death has not been determined, but there is no sign of foul play."

The department is still notifying next of kin.

"We wish to extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Justin and ask the public for its support during this difficult time," Heavey said. "There is no further information available at this time."

Earlier this year, Quagliani received a letter of recognition from Capt. Kraig Gray for performing CPR during a medical call on Jan. 25, 2019, after discovering a woman was "having a syncopal episode."

Quagliani's "quick intervention" aided the patient until the Greenwich Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) arrived and took over care, according to police.