Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer John Suchodolsky died as he and a New York City police officer struggled with a suspect at the United States Mission to the United Nations. An unauthorized man was demanding access to the building at its side door on East 45 Street but was ordered outside by the NYPD officer. The man then ran around the corner to the main entrance on 1st Avenue, followed by the NYPD officer. Officer Suchodolsky heard the commotion and ran over to assist the officer. The three became engaged in a struggle until the man was subdued and placed under arrest. Officer Suchodolsky suddenly collapsed immediately following the struggle. The man was charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing, and resisting arrest. Officer Suchodolsky was a United States military veteran of WWII. He was assigned to the Region II Office in New York City, New York.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, and two siblings.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Suchodolsky served with the United States General Services Administration.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
John L. Suchodolsky served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Officer John L. Suchodolsky is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,587 officers honored here.
In DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 0.8 percentage points below the national rate of 53.9%.
At United States General Services Administration - Federal Protective Service, 4 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John L. Suchodolsky's cause is highlighted.
How John L. Suchodolsky Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John L. Suchodolsky is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John L. Suchodolsky was killed by person.
Incident Location
Military Service
John L. Suchodolsky served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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