Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Lawrence Ward succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier when he and another officer confronted three suspicious men in front of 322 East 10th Street in Manhattan at approximately 3:00 am. Patrolman Ward followed two of the men into the building, where he was shot twice. He was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died two days later. Two suspects wanted for his murder were located in a subway station, attempting to escape. They opened fire on a patrolman, severely wounding him. One of the men was shot and killed by other officers, and the other suspect committed suicide. Patrolman Ward was assigned to the 23rd Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, who he had married three weeks prior.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Ward served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Ward.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Lawrence A. Ward 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. Lawrence A. Ward's cause is highlighted.
How Lawrence A. Ward Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Lawrence A. Ward is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Lawrence A. Ward was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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