Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Joseph Misischia was shot and killed by a man who mistakenly believed that Patrolman Misischia was having an affair with his wife. Patrolman Misischia was often assigned to a school crossing post. While on his post be became friendly with many of the parents. One man became jealous, believing that Patrolman Misischia was having an affair with his wife. Patrolman Misischia had just gone off-duty when the jealous husband pulled up in a vehicle and shot Patrolman Misischia with a rifle, killing him. The suspect fled to Florida, where he was apprehended several days later. In March 1934 he was acquitted Patrolman Misischia's murder. Patrolman Misischia had served with the New York City Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Misischia gave the New York City Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Misischia.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Joseph Misischia 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. Joseph Misischia's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph Misischia Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted of murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph Misischia is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph Misischia was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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