Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Forrest Hall was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call on North Avenue. The subject who shot him later died in Matteawan State Hospital. Officer Hall had served with the Owego Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hall gave the Owego Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Owego community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Forrest Allen Hall is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Owego Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Forrest Allen Hall's cause is highlighted.
How Forrest Allen Hall Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Forrest Allen Hall is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Forrest Allen Hall was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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