Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Darcy was struck and killed by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver Patrolman Darcy was on foot patrol when he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of West 126 Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Patrolman Darcy died an hour and a half later from his injuries. The driver of the car was apprehended and charged and convicted of homicide, leaving the scene, and driving intoxicated. Patrolman Darcy was survived by his wife and two children. He was assigned to the 28th Precinct.
Survivors
Patrolman Darcy was survived by his wife and two children.
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Patrolman Darcy gave the New York City Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Darcy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John Joseph Darcy 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. John Joseph Darcy's cause is highlighted.
How John Joseph Darcy Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Joseph Darcy is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Joseph Darcy was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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