Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Hannon was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress at a pharmacy. He was walking his beat, checking business doors, when he noticed that one of the doors was open. He immediately went to the closest call box and called for assistance. He then returned to the store and arrested one of the suspects as the man came out of the store. During the arrest a second suspect opened fire on Officer Hannon, striking him in the elbow. Despite being wounded Officer Hannon recorded the license plate number of the fleeing car. The two suspects were apprehended as a result. Officer Hannon suffered a heart attack while undergoing corrective surgery six weeks later. Officer Hannon had served with the Syracuse Police Department for 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hannon gave the Syracuse Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Syracuse community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hannon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer James Hannon 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 Syracuse Police Department, 9 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Hannon's cause is highlighted.
How James Hannon Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Hannon is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Hannon was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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