Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Leroy J. Sheares was stabbed to death in an apartment at 34 West 136th Street while investigating and attempting to arrest a man for child rape. He was off duty. The suspect stabbed him in the arm, chest, and abdomen. Patrolman Sheares was transported to Harlem Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds two days later. His attacker was sentenced to 7 to 14 years in Sing Sing Prison for manslaughter in the first degree. Patrolman Sheares served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was assigned to the 32nd Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and young son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sheares gave the New York City Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sheares.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Leroy J. Sheares 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. Leroy J. Sheares's cause is highlighted.
How Leroy J. Sheares Compares
Offender Outcome
Arrested and sentenced to 7 years in pri
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Leroy J. Sheares is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Leroy J. Sheares was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Incident Location
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