Eugene M. Sheehan

New York City Police Department — New York, NY

Felonious

End of Watch October 22, 1907

Tour of Duty 2 yrs

Badge 3093

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Gender Male

Incident Service The Sacrifice Department 1,236

Incident

Patrolman Eugene Sheehan was shot and killed by a disorderly person in Chathem Square, Manhattan. Patrolman Sheehan was on foot patrol when he observed a male acting disorderly in Chathem Square. He had asked the man to move on, but the man refused. Patrolman Sheehan was forcibly moving the male out of the park when the man drew a revolver and shot Patrolman Sheehan in the head, killing him. The 24-year-old suspect was apprehended by another officer. He was convicted of first degree manslaughter and sentenced to 18 years. Patrolman Sheehan was assigned to the 3rd Precinct, the present day 5th Precinct.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sheehan gave the New York City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sheehan.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department New York City Police Department

Location New York, NY

Platform Identity nypd.newyork.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch October 22, 1907

Tour of Duty 2 yrs

Badge Number 3093

Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious

Weapon Handgun; Revolver

Offender Sentenced to 18 years

Patrolman Eugene M. Sheehan is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.

In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.

At New York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.

New York City Police Department

382

of 1,237 officers

30.9% Felonious

NY — Statewide

754

of 2,147 officers

35.1% Felonious

Nationwide

17,623

of 32,508 officers

54.2% Felonious