Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Henry Schwarz was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of gunfire. As Patrolman Schwarz walked his beat, his attention was attracted to the cellar of a premise at 196 1st Avenue by a pistol shot. Patrolman Schwartz entered the cellar and was shot by an unknown person. Patrolman Schwarz was taken to Bellevue Hospital where he died the next day from his wounds. His killer was never identified. Patrolman Schwarz had served with the New York City Police Department for five years assigned to the 15th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Schwarz gave the New York City Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Schwarz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Henry H. Schwarz 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. Henry H. Schwarz's cause is highlighted.
How Henry H. Schwarz Compares
Offender Outcome
Never identified
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Henry H. Schwarz is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Henry H. Schwarz was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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