Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Barry was struck and killed by a vehicle while standing on post. Sergeant Barry was assigned as the supervisor for the 9-A Precinct and was standing on Broadway, just south of 72nd Street in a "car stop safety zone" when he was struck, knocked down and run over by a commercial auto being operated in a reckless manner by an unlicensed driver. Sergeant Barry was taken to Roosevelt Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Survivors
Sergeant Barry was assigned to the 9th Precinct and was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Barry 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, Sergeant Barry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant James A. Barry 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. James A. Barry's cause is highlighted.
How James A. Barry Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James A. Barry is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James A. Barry was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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