Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman David Sheehan was shot and killed when he surprised three bandits robbing six men in the wine cellar of the New York Vintage Company at 4 Rivington Street in Manhattan. As Patrolman Sheehan reached for his gun, one of the robbers shot him in the head. The suspects escaped. Three suspects were arrested for the suspicion of murder over the course of a year, but no one was convicted of the murder. One of the suspects was sentenced to seven to 15 years for a separate burglary. Officer Sheehan was a United States Army World War I veteran and was assigned to the 4th Precinct, the present-day 5th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and fiancée.
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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 Sheehan served with the New York City Police Department.
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
David A. Sheehan served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Patrolman David A. Sheehan 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 97,759 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. David A. Sheehan's cause is highlighted.
How David A. Sheehan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David A. Sheehan is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David A. Sheehan was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Military Service
David A. Sheehan served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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