Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Harry Padian was shot and killed by a prisoner he was guarding at the Harlem Hospital. The suspect, who was arrested after he jumped through the window of a liquor store, suddenly grabbed Officer Padian's revolver and shot him three times. Hospital workers subdued the suspect. Officer Padian had served with the NYPD for 25 years and was assigned to the 32nd Precinct. His wife survived him.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Padian gave the New York City Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Padian.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Harry J. Padian 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 New York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Harry J. Padian's cause is highlighted.
How Harry J. Padian Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry J. Padian is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry J. Padian was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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