Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Andrew Sperr was shot and killed in the town of Big Flats when he stopped a vehicle containing suspects who had just robbed a bank.
Trooper Sperr had stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation at Lowe road. As he approached the vehicle two suspects inside opened fire, striking him several times. Despite being mortally wounded, Trooper Sperr was able to return fire, striking both suspects.
Both suspects fled the location. One was apprehended at a local hospital when he entered to receive medical aid for his gunshot wounds. The second suspect was apprehended after fleeing to a local motel and then calling the police for medical aid. Both suspects were charged with aggravated murder and first-degree murder. The suspect who shot Trooper Sperr was convicted of all charges on September 26th, 2006. On October 17th, 2006, he was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole on charges of aggravated murder and first-degree murder.
In response to the shooting of Trooper Sperr, the New York State Police transitioned to a larger caliber sidearm, the Glock 37 .45 GAP.
Trooper Sperr had served with the New York State Police for 10 years and was assigned to Troop E.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, four brothers, and six sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Sperr gave the New York State Police 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Sperr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Andrew J. Sperr is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New York State Police, 29 of 171 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 17% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Andrew J. Sperr's cause is highlighted.
How Andrew J. Sperr Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Andrew J. Sperr is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Andrew J. Sperr was killed by handgun.
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