Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Sheridan was struck and killed by a hit and run driver while on post. Patrolman Sheridan was on bicycle patrol when he was struck by an automobile near the corner of Cropsey Avenue and Stryker Street, Brooklyn. The driver fled, abandoning his vehicle. He was later apprehended after detectives were able to trace the car to it's owner. Patrolman Sheridan was survived by his wife and five-year-old daughter. He was assigned to the 70th Precinct.
Survivors
Patrolman Sheridan was survived by his wife and five-year-old daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sheridan gave the New York City Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sheridan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John Sheridan 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 Sheridan's cause is highlighted.
How John Sheridan Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Sheridan is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Sheridan was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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