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Incident
Patrolman James Young was shot and killed by a robbery suspect while off-duty and on vacation in Hollywood, Florida, with his fiancee. A stranger knocked on the door of the home they were staying in, at 1321 Tyler Street, and announced a holdup. Patrolman Young drew his revolver from his shoulder holster and exchanged shots with the subject. Despite being mortally wounded he was able to wound the subject. The suspect was arrested in New York several weeks later, returned to Florida, and charged with murder. During the trial, even though Patrolman Young's fiancee identified the suspect as his killer he was acquitted. Patrolman Young was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his actions. Patrolman Young had served with the New York City Police Department for 25 years and was assigned to Mounted Squad 2. He was a widower and survived by his daughter and fiancee.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Young gave the New York City Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Young.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman James I. Young 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 I. Young's cause is highlighted.
How James I. Young Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James I. Young is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James I. Young was killed by gun.
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