Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Christopher Skinner was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on I-81 in Broome County.
He was conducting a traffic stop just north of Exit 6, between Chenango Bridge and Castle Creek, when he was intentionally struck by a vehicle that crossed two lanes of traffic.
The subject who struck him continued driving up the interstate until stopping and running into the woods. He was apprehended approximately one hour later following a search of the area.
The 59-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life with no parole. He died in prison December 9, 2018.
Trooper Skinner had served with the New York State Police for 13 years and was assigned to the Traffic Incident Management.
Survivors
He was survived by his three children, mother, two brothers, sister, and fiance.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Skinner gave the New York State Police 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Skinner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Christopher G. Skinner 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 State Police, 29 of 171 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 17% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Christopher G. Skinner's cause is highlighted.
How Christopher G. Skinner Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life without parole
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Christopher G. Skinner is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Christopher G. Skinner was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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