Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Hill was shot and killed by six men who had just committed robbery. Detective Hill was assigned to a bridge to stop suspicious cars when a car carrying six men sped onto the bridge and opened fire at the officers. Detective Shill was stuck by gunfire and killed. Four suspects were arrested and two escaped. Detective Hill's slayer was identified and charged with murder. Detective Hill was assigned to the 48th Precinct Detective Squad.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Hill 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, Detective Hill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Thomas E. Hill 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. Thomas E. Hill's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas E. Hill Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas E. Hill is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas E. Hill was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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