Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Michael McMahon was shot and killed when he responded to a domestic disturbance. He was shot while approaching the home's front door. The suspect was convicted of Officer McMahon's murder and executed at Clinton Prison in 1911. Officer McMahon had served with the agency for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer McMahon gave the Troy Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Troy community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer McMahon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Michael J. McMahon 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 Troy Police Department, 3 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael J. McMahon's cause is highlighted.
How Michael J. McMahon Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1911
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael J. McMahon is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael J. McMahon was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Troy Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
