Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Michael Lynch was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an intoxicated man who was firing a gun out of an apartment window. As Patrolman Lynch gained entry into the apartment, the suspect opened fire, killing Patrolman Lynch. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. He was executed at Sing Sing Prison on August 12, 1912. Patrolman Lynch served with the New York City Police Department for six years and was assigned to the 22nd Precinct. His expectant wife and 2-year-old son survived him.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Lynch gave the New York City Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lynch.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Michael Lynch 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 York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael Lynch's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Lynch Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1912
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Lynch is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Lynch was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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