Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Pasquarella was shot and killed by a man he ejected from a restaurant after breaking up an altercation while off-duty. The subject returned with a pistol and shot him. Despite being mortally wounded Patrolman Pasquarella was able to return fire and killed the suspect. Patrolman Pasquarella had served with the New York City Police Department for five years and was assigned to the 75th Precinct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Pasquarella gave the New York City Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Pasquarella.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman Dioniso P. Pasquarella 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. Dioniso P. Pasquarella's cause is highlighted.
How Dioniso P. Pasquarella Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Dioniso P. Pasquarella is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Dioniso P. Pasquarella was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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