Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Nicholas Moreno was shot and killed when he interrupted the robbery of a service station on Leonard Street in Brooklyn at 10:50 pm. He had just finished investigating a noise complaint when he came up to the service station. Sensing that not all was right, he began to investigate. Two suspects who were holding the attendant at gunpoint shot Patrolman Moreno as he approached the entrance. Patrolman Moreno succumbed to his wounds before making it to the hospital. The suspects were apprehended, but the charges were later dismissed. Patrolman Moreno received the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his actions. Patrolman Moreno had served with the New York City Police Department for 13 years and was assigned to the 87th precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 8-month-old daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Moreno gave the New York City Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Moreno.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Nicholas C. Moreno 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. Nicholas C. Moreno's cause is highlighted.
How Nicholas C. Moreno Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Nicholas C. Moreno is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Nicholas C. Moreno was killed by gun.
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