Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Jeff Herman died of wounds sustained four days earlier when he was shot after responding to a call involving a violent dispute. Officer Herman and his partner responded to a dispute call at 250 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn. A female at the location had previously had the suspect arrested, and the male had returned in an attempt to get her to drop charges. When Officer Herman and his partner arrived, the suspect drew a handgun and shot the female in the back. He then opened fire on the officers, striking Officer Herman in the leg and shoulder. Officer Herman was taken to Kings County Hospital, where he died four days later from his wounds. The suspect escaped but later committed suicide after officers tracked him to an apartment and were moving in to arrest him. Officer Herman had served with the New York City Police Department for five years and was assigned to the 71st Precinct.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Herman gave the New York City Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Herman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Jeff B. Herman 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.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jeff B. Herman's cause is highlighted.
How Jeff B. Herman Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jeff B. Herman is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jeff B. Herman was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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