Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Police Officer Maurice Ahearn was shot and killed while attempting to question a burglary suspect.
The subject was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Officer Ahearn had served with the New Rochelle Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his brother and cousin.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Police Officer Ahearn gave the New Rochelle Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Rochelle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Police Officer Ahearn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Police Officer Maurice Ahearn is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New Rochelle Police Department, 2 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 20% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Maurice Ahearn's cause is highlighted.
How Maurice Ahearn Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 20 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Maurice Ahearn is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Maurice Ahearn was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from New Rochelle Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
