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Patrolman Joseph Reuschle was shot and killed in retaliation for an arrest he had made. On September 3, Patrolman Reuschle arrested five men in an automobile at the corner of 177th Street and Riverside Drive, Bronx. The men were in possession of illegal handguns and two blackjacks. While out on bail, one or all of the men found Patrolman Reuschle and killed him. Patrolman Reuschle served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years and was assigned to the 42nd Precinct, the present day 34th Precinct. His wife survived him.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Reuschle gave the New York City Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reuschle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman Joseph A. Reuschle 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. Joseph A. Reuschle's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph A. Reuschle Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph A. Reuschle is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph A. Reuschle was killed by gun.
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