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Incident
Patrolman Samuel Rosenfeld was shot and killed by a suspect who had just committed an armed robbery. Patrolman Rosenfeld entered the Republican Club in the 100 block of Leonard Street, in Brooklyn, and observed two men wearing masks and armed with handguns. One of the suspect fled to the rear of the location, but was apprehended, the second suspect opened fire on Patrolman Rosenfeld, striking him once. Patrolman Rosenfeld was removed to the hospital, where he died a few hours later. The suspect was apprehended in Ohio and returned to New York City after confessing to the murder. He was executed on December 19th, 1918. Patrolman Rosenfeld was assigned to the 163rd Precinct, which late became the now-closed 87th Precinct. The area is patrolled by the 90th Precinct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Rosenfeld 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 Rosenfeld.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman Samuel Rosenfeld 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. Samuel Rosenfeld's cause is highlighted.
How Samuel Rosenfeld Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Samuel Rosenfeld is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Samuel Rosenfeld was killed by handgun.
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