Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Raymond Plunkett was killed when his vehicle was forced off the road at Kirkland Hill, south of Utica. He skidded on the ice and struck a pole. Trooper Plunkett survived the accident, but every bone in his face was broken, and every tooth was knocked out. Trooper Plunkett died the following day during surgery to set his jaw. Trooper Plunkett had served with the New York State Police for 5 years and was assigned to the Oneida Barracks.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and six brothers and sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Plunkett gave the New York State Police 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Plunkett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Raymond A. Plunkett 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 State Police, 29 of 171 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 17% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Raymond A. Plunkett's cause is highlighted.
How Raymond A. Plunkett Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Raymond A. Plunkett is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Raymond A. Plunkett was killed by automobile.
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