Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Bernard Sherry was shot and killed during a robbery in progress at a tavern on Third Avenue in Manhattan. Two men burst into the tavern as a third man acted as a lookout. Patrolman Sherry, who was off duty and patronizing the tavern, immediately drew his weapon and exchanged shots with the two men. At the sound of gunfire, the third man came into the tavern and shot Patrolman Sherry, mortally wounding him. One of the suspects was shot and killed by Patrolman Sherry. Patrolman Sherry was transported to the Bellevue Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. The other two were arrested, convicted of murder, and executed on July 15, 1932. Patrolman Sherry was a United States Army World War I veteran who served with the New York City Police Department for almost five years and was assigned to the 15th Precinct, the present-day Midtown South Precinct. He had been assigned to the first vice squad two weeks prior to his death.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Sherry gave the New York City Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Bernard Sherry served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Patrolman Bernard Sherry 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 97,756 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 City Police Department, 365 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 29.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bernard Sherry's cause is highlighted.
How Bernard Sherry Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bernard Sherry is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bernard Sherry was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Military Service
Bernard Sherry served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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