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Incident
Patrolman Goodwin was shot and killed when he took action during an off-duty robbery attempt. Patrolman Goodman was off-duty and sitting in the rear of a drug store at 2196 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan when three men entered and announced a hold-up. Patrolman Goodwin drew his service revolver and engaged the three suspects in a gun battle. During the gun battle, Patrolman Goodwin was shot and killed. Two suspects were convicted of murder and sentenced to death. One was executed on May 25, 1933, and the other had his death sentenced commuted to life in prison. A third suspect was apprehended in Spain where he was tried and then set free. Patrolman Goodwin was assigned to the 34th Precinct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Goodwin 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 Goodwin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman James B. Goodwin 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 B. Goodwin's cause is highlighted.
How James B. Goodwin Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James B. Goodwin is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James B. Goodwin was killed by gun.
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