Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Hay was shot and killed by a suspect he has just summonsed for dumping garbage in front of 3892 Third Avenue, the Bronx. After Patrolman Hay issued the summons, the suspect drew a revolver and fired five times, striking Patrolman Hay once in the back. Patrolman Hay was removed to Fordham Hospital where he later died from his wound. The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on April 26, 1923, at Sing Sing prison. Patrolman Hay was assigned to the 48th Precinct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hay served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hay.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman Douglas W. Hay 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. Douglas W. Hay's cause is highlighted.
How Douglas W. Hay Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Douglas W. Hay is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Douglas W. Hay was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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