Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Kenneth Mahon was shot and killed in the South Bronx as he and his partner attempted to question a man about a robbery and rape that had occurred the previous day. Two suspects had been arrested for the crime and had given detectives the name and address of two others suspects. When the officers arrived at the location at 500 Southern Avenue, they observed a man in the courtyard and attempted to question him. The man immediately ran into a building and opened fire on the officers, striking Officer Mahon several times. The suspect was then taken into custody by other officers. Officer Mahon was transported to Lincoln Hospital, where he died a short time later. The suspect who shot Officer Mahon was not connected to the previous robbery. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on July 21, 2003. Officer Mahon was a United States Army Vietnam veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for seven years. He was assigned to the 41st Precinct's Anti-Crime Unit.
Survivors
Officer Mahon was survived by his wife, 3-year-old daughter, parents, and sister.
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Tributes
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.
Police Officer Mahon gave the New York City Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Kenneth Mahon served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Police Officer Kenneth Mahon 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 97,756 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. Kenneth Mahon's cause is highlighted.
How Kenneth Mahon Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kenneth Mahon is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kenneth Mahon was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Military Service
Kenneth Mahon served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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