"New Jersey Sheriff's Apparent Suicide Shocks Community"
TL;DR
Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, a beloved figure in his community who served almost three decades in law enforcement, fatally shot himself in the bathroom of a busy restaurant, leaving the town of Clifton, New Jersey reeling. His sudden passing comes after a turbulent week in his department, where he was forced to lay off 29 corrections officers after reductions to the county jail. Tributes poured in for Berdnik, who was remembered for his even-tempered demeanor and dedication to law enforcement.
- 'Even-tempered' New Jersey sheriff shoots himself dead in bathroom of busy restaurant just minutes after smili Daily Mail
- Passaic County sheriff found dead in apparent suicide in restaurant Eyewitness News ABC7NY
- New Jersey Sheriff Richard Berdnik fatally shoots himself in restaurant after officers charged USA TODAY
- Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik fatally shoots himself inside Clifton restaurant NorthJersey.com
- New Jersey communities shocked over Passaic County sheriff's apparent suicide CBS New York
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