Roll of Honor
Arturo M. Meyers
Incident
Corrections Officer Arturo Meyers was shot and killed when he stepped between a man and a woman who were arguing at the corner of Georgia and Sutter Avenues in Brooklyn. Officer Meyers had served with the New York City Department of Correction for 19 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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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.
Corrections Officer Meyers gave the New York City Department of Correction 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the East Elmhurst community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corrections Officer Meyers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Corrections Officer Arturo M. Meyers 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 Department of Correction, 9 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 90% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arturo M. Meyers's cause is highlighted.
How Arturo M. Meyers Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arturo M. Meyers is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arturo M. Meyers was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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