Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Arthur Rasmussen was shot and killed during a robbery in progress on Oliver Street. Two suspects robbed a market and were fleeing to their getaway car when the store owner threw a milk bottle through the window to draw attention. As Patrolman Rasmussen rounded the corner from Cherry Street, he encountered one of the suspects. The suspect opened fire, striking the Patrolman in the abdomen, chest, and chin. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Rasmussen was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. The man fled in his getaway car but was apprehended a short time later. Patrolman Rasmussen was transported to Beekman Street Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. The suspect was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison, and is now deceased. He served with the New York City Police Department for eight years and was assigned to the 3rd Precinct, the present-day 5th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and family.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Rasmussen gave the New York City Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Rasmussen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Arthur P. Rasmussen 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. Arthur P. Rasmussen's cause is highlighted.
How Arthur P. Rasmussen Compares
Offender Outcome
Deceased
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arthur P. Rasmussen is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arthur P. Rasmussen was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
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