Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Mickey Reidy was shot and killed in the stairway of his apartment building during a robbery attempt on University Avenue. He struggled with the suspect and attempted to arrest him but was shot several times. Although mortally wounded, Officer Reidy was able to return fire but did not strike the man. The man was arrested three days later. The suspect, 24, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on June 9, 2021. Officer Reidy had only served with the New York City Police Department for six months and was assigned to the 41st Precinct. He was survived by his mother and five siblings. On July 25th, 2003, the corner at which Officer Reidy was killed was officially renamed Police Officer Michael Reidy Pathway in his honor.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother and five siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Reidy served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Reidy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Michael Reidy 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. Michael Reidy's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Reidy Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Reidy is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Reidy was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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