Roll of Honor
Armando Rosario
Incident
Auxiliary Officer Armando Rosario was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a suspect who had just robbed an elderly man. Officer Rosario was off-duty and walking near the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Castle Street when he observed a suspect rob a man who had just exited a bank. Officer Rosario chased the suspect into a churchyard. When the suspect was cornered, he turned on Officer Rosario, drew a Raven .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun, and opened fire. Officer Rosario was struck three times in the chest and killed. The suspect fled but was apprehended minutes later by responding officers and charged with Murder, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and Robbery. Auxiliary Officer Rosario was assigned to the 46th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother and brother.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Auxiliary Police Officer Rosario served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Auxiliary Police Officer Rosario.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Auxiliary Police Officer Armando Rosario 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 - Auxiliary Police Section, 7 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Armando Rosario's cause is highlighted.
How Armando Rosario Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Armando Rosario is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Armando Rosario was killed by handgun; .25 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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