Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Christman was shot and killed after having an argument with another man, while off-duty. Detective Christman was off duty when he and another detective got into an argument with a man over the New York Yankees - Brooklyn Dodgers World Series. After the argument, the suspect went to his home, retrieved a .30 caliber Winchester rifle and shot and killed Detective Christman. The suspect then returned home and went to sleep. The suspect was arrest later that day and charged with murder. Detective Christman had served with the New York City Police Department for 13 years and was assigned to the 92nd Detective Squad, the present day 94th Detective Squad.
Survivors
Detective Christman was survived by his wife and five children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Christman 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, Detective Christman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective William F. Christman 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. William F. Christman's cause is highlighted.
How William F. Christman Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William F. Christman is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William F. Christman was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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