Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Malone was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic. Patrolman Malone was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic on the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge. After hitting Patrolman Malone, the suspect fled. He returned a few minutes later and pretended to be a good Samaritan who witnessed the accident and helped Patrolman Malone. After another witness came forward, the suspect was arrested. Patrolman Malone was taken to the Cumberland Street Hospital where he died from his injuries. Patrolman Malone had served with the New York City Police Department for 34 years and was survived by his wife and three daughters. He was assigned to Traffic Precinct I.
Survivors
Patrolman Malone had served with the New York City Police Department for 34 years and was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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34 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Malone gave the New York City Police Department 34 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Malone.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Patrick Joseph Malone 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. Patrick Joseph Malone's cause is highlighted.
How Patrick Joseph Malone Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Patrick Joseph Malone is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Patrick Joseph Malone was killed by automobile.
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