Roll of Honor
Incident
Watchman Kim Hudson was stabbed to death when he attempted to break up a dispute and restore order near the intersection of Pine Street and Front Street.
The subject were apprehended by a Customs House watchman while still holding the bloody knife. The subject was convicted of manslaughter.
Watchman Hudson had served with the New York City Watch for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
190 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Watchman Hudson gave the New York City Night Watch 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Watchman Kim Hudson 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 Night Watch, 3 of 4 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. Kim Hudson's cause is highlighted.
How Kim Hudson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kim Hudson is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kim Hudson was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Incident Location
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