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Incident
Patrolman Eugene Sheehan was shot and killed by a disorderly person in Chathem Square, Manhattan. Patrolman Sheehan was on foot patrol when he observed a male acting disorderly in Chathem Square. He had asked the man to move on, but the man refused. Patrolman Sheehan was forcibly moving the male out of the park when the man drew a revolver and shot Patrolman Sheehan in the head, killing him. The 24-year-old suspect was apprehended by another officer. He was convicted of first degree manslaughter and sentenced to 18 years. Patrolman Sheehan was assigned to the 3rd Precinct, the present day 5th Precinct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sheehan gave the New York City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sheehan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman Eugene M. 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 97,772 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. Eugene M. Sheehan's cause is highlighted.
How Eugene M. Sheehan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Eugene M. Sheehan is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Eugene M. Sheehan was killed by handgun.
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