Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Ackerly was shot and killed at about 5:00 am after stopping a vehicle in front of 1429 Weaver Street that had just run a red light at the intersection of Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue. The driver of the vehicle shot Patrolman Ackerly five times when he approached the vehicle, killing him. The suspect fled the scene but was located the following evening. He was shot and killed by officers as he attempted to flee the scene. Patrolman Ackerly was a veteran of the WWII and the Korean War.
Survivors
He had served with the Scarsdale Police Department for eight years and was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Ackerly gave the Scarsdale Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Scarsdale community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Charles H. Ackerly, Jr. served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman Charles H. Ackerly, Jr. 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 Scarsdale Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles H. Ackerly, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Charles H. Ackerly, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles H. Ackerly, Jr. is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles H. Ackerly, Jr. was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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