Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Reilly was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for robbery. Patrolman Reilly was on his patrol post on East 105th Street, Between First Avenue and Second Avenue, Manhattan, when he heard a man order several people to put their hands up. Patrolman Reilly approached the suspect from behind and tackled him. During the struggle, Patrolman Reilly was shot in the head and killed. The suspect was also wounded but fled. Responding officers were able to track the blood trail left by the suspect to an apartment, where they placed the suspect under arrest. He was convicted of murdering Patrolman Reilly and executed on July 21, 1927. Patrolman Reilly served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years and was survived by his wife and three children. He was assigned to the 13th Precinct, the present day 23rd Precinct.
Survivors
Patrolman Reilly served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years and was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Reilly gave the New York City Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reilly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles Henry Reilly 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 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. Charles Henry Reilly's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Henry Reilly Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Henry Reilly is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Henry Reilly was killed by handgun.
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