Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Robert McChesney was stabbed and killed as he attempted to arrest a intoxicated prostitute that was insulting pedestrians.
When Patrolman McChesney placed his hand on the suspect, she turned quickly and stabbed him in the neck with a three bladed knife. Patrolman McChesney fell to the ground, but was able give the alarm rap, calling several Patrolman to the scene. The first Patrolman to arrive arrested the suspect after a struggle in which she attempted to stab him. Two other responding Patrolman carried Patrolman McChesney to the hospital where he died. Patrolman McChesney served with the New York Metropolitan Police Force for just two months and seven days. He was assigned to the 8th Precinct, the modern day 1st Precinct, New York City Police Department.
Patrolman McChesney was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Patrolman McChesney was survived by his wife.
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Patrolman McChesney served with the New York Metropolitan Police Force.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Robert S. McChesney 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 Metropolitan Police Force, 18 of 22 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 81.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert S. McChesney's cause is highlighted.
How Robert S. McChesney Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert S. McChesney is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert S. McChesney was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Incident Location
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