Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Jack Chason was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect for Robbery. Patrolman Chason was on foot patrol when he stopped at a grocery store at 1513 Fulton Street to use the washroom. While inside he was inside, a suspect entered armed with a .38 caliber revolver and announced a robbery. Patrolman Chason exited the washroom and ordered the suspect to drop his weapon. The suspect fled on foot, with Patrolman Chason in pursuit. During the foot pursuit, the suspect turned and fired five rounds at Patrolman Chason, who returned fire with six shots. The suspect fell to the ground, shot twice in the head and three times in the chest. One of the five rounds the suspect fired struck Patrolman Chason in the chest killing him. Patrolman Chason was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his actions. Patrolman Chason was assigned to the 79th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four-day-old child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Chason 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 Chason.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Jack Chason 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. Jack Chason's cause is highlighted.
How Jack Chason Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jack Chason is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jack Chason was killed by handgun.
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