Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Mike Sirvent was shot and killed while attempting to intervene in a robbery while off duty. Patrolman Sirvent was inside a fast food restaurant at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, when a suspect entered and attempted a robbery. Patrolman Sirvent identified himself and attempted to arrest the man when another suspect entered and shot the officer. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life. He was paroled on July 6th, 1995. Patrolman Sirvent had served with the New York City Police Department for six weeks and was assigned to the 74th Precinct. He was survived by his wife, sister, and brother. His brother also served with the New York City Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, sister, and brother.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sirvent 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, Patrolman Sirvent.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Miguel A. Sirvent 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. Miguel A. Sirvent's cause is highlighted.
How Miguel A. Sirvent Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1995
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Miguel A. Sirvent is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Miguel A. Sirvent was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Incident Location
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