Roll of Honor
Paul Heidelberger
Incident
Police Officer Paul Heidelberger was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight in front of a bar at the intersection of Bell Boulevard and 39th Avenue in the Bayside section. A bouncer at a neighboring bar opened fire on the group as Officer Heidelberger attempted to break up the fight, striking him and two other men. The bouncer then walked over and shot Officer Heidelberger and the other man in the head, killing them. The suspect fled the scene but was arrested several days later. He was convicted of one count of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 30 years to life. He will be eligible for parole in 2022. Officer Heidelberger had served with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and two sisters.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Heidelberger gave the New York City Housing Authority Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Heidelberger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Paul Heidelberger 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 Housing Authority Police Department, 13 of 19 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 68.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Paul Heidelberger's cause is highlighted.
How Paul Heidelberger Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 30 years to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Paul Heidelberger is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Paul Heidelberger was killed by handgun; 9 mm.
Incident Location
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