Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Scott succumbed to injuries received when he was struck in the head by a brick at Myrtle Street and Steuben Street. He had ordered a large group of men from a local street gang to disperse and behave themselves. The gang then attacked him and struck him in the head with a brick. He succumbed to his injuries four days later. Eleven suspects were arrested in connection with Patrolman Scott's murder.
Patrolman Scott was assigned to the 4th Precinct, the present day New York City Police Department 88th Precinct.
No passage of time will ever erase your memory, service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) July 6th, 2020
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Patrolman Scott served with the Brooklyn Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Edward Scott 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 Brooklyn Police Department, 6 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward Scott's cause is highlighted.
How Edward Scott Compares
Offender Outcome
11 suspects arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward Scott is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward Scott was killed by blunt object; brick.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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