Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Lucy was shot and killed while he and another officer attempted to serve a mental warrant on a man at a home on North Street. As Patrolman Lucy reached the top of the stairs the man appeared and fired two rounds from a shotgun and Patrolman Lucy's face, killing him. Patrolman Lucy's partner, who was standing behind him, caught him with one hand and returned fire with the other hand. The suspect fled into a room and was later shot and killed by other officers.
Survivors
Patrolman Lucy was survived by his wife and three sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Lucy served with the Beacon Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Beacon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lucy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles Lucy 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 Beacon Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Lucy's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Lucy Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Lucy is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Lucy was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
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