Incident
Patrolman John McGuire was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest a burglary suspect.
The suspect was later apprehended in New Rochelle, New York.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman McGuire served with the Pelham Manor Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pelham Manor community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman McGuire.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John McGuire 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 Pelham Manor Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John McGuire's cause is highlighted.
How John McGuire Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John McGuire is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John McGuire was killed by gun.
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