Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Cosgrove was killed when a drunk driver struck his police motorcycle on Westside Highway. He was attempting to pull over a speeding vehicle when another vehicle entered the highway and struck him. Patrolman Cosgrove had served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was assigned to Highway Unit 4.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, twin daughters, two sons, and brother.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Cosgrove gave the New York City Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Cosgrove.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman James Cosgrove 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. James Cosgrove's cause is highlighted.
How James Cosgrove Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Cosgrove is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Cosgrove was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
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