Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Hugh Enright was shot and killed attempting to apprehend two burglary suspects. Two suspects were spotted breaking into a bakery at 901 Third Avenue in Manhattan by a private security officer. The security officer signaled for assistance and then pursued the suspects. Patrolman Enright joined the pursuit at the corner of East 51st Street and Third Avenue. The suspects fled on 51st Street, one suspect going east and the other west. Patrolman Enright pursued one suspect east on 51st Street when the suspect turned and fired shots from his revolver, striking Patrolman Enright in the stomach, knocking him to the ground. Despite being mortally wounded, Patrolman Enright was able to rise to his knees and fire at the fleeing suspect but missed him. Another Patrolman who heard the shots ran to assist and pursued the suspect. He was shot once in the chest, but the bullet hit a button on his uniform coat and was deflected. A second shot hit the patrolman in the leg, wounding him. The suspect continued to flee but was pursued by a citizen who witnessed the incident and then by additional officers summoned by the commotion. They cornered the suspect, who was wounded, in a basement and led other responding patrolmen to his location. As the patrolmen moved in to make the arrest, the suspect shot himself in the head but was only wounded. Patrolman Enright was taken to a local hospital, where it was discovered that his wound was fatal. His wife was summoned to the hospital, and Patrolman Enright died with her at his side. The suspect was charged with murder. He was later convicted and sentenced to death. That sentence was overturned, and on April 23, 1906, he was sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Enright had served with the New York City Police Department for 18 months and was assigned to the 24th Precinct, the modern-day 17th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two young children.
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Patrolman Enright gave the New York City Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Enright.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Hugh J. Enright 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. Hugh J. Enright's cause is highlighted.
How Hugh J. Enright Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hugh J. Enright is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Hugh J. Enright was killed by handgun; revolver.
Incident Location
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