Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Anthony Dwyer was killed when he was pushed from a rooftop during a struggle with a suspect. He and other officers had responded to a robbery at a fast-food restaurant in Times Square. Officer Dwyer chased one of the suspects to the roof of the building, where the suspect pushed him off of the roof into an air shaft. The suspect, 21, was apprehended and sentenced to 25 years to life. He was denied parole in March 2023. Officer Dwyer had served with the New York City Police Department for over two years and was assigned to Midtown South.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, sister, and two brothers.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Dwyer gave the New York City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Dwyer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Anthony T. Dwyer 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. Anthony T. Dwyer's cause is highlighted.
How Anthony T. Dwyer Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Anthony T. Dwyer is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Anthony T. Dwyer was killed by person.
Incident Location
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