Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Michael Talkowsky was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to arrest three robbery suspects. Patrolman Talkowsky and his partner were walking a beat on Lexington Avenue, near 98th Street in Manhattan, when breaking glass from a third-floor apartment caught their attention. The two patrolmen entered the building and went to the third floor, where they found three armed suspects robbing a group of poker players. When the suspects saw the officers, they opened fire. Patrolman Talkowsky was shot. Before he collapsed, he and his partner returned fire, killing one subject. The other two subjects, 16 and 26, fled the scene but were apprehended the same day and charged with murder. Patrolman Talkowsky served with the New York City Police Department for two years and was assigned to the 23rd Precinct.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Talkowsky gave the New York City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Talkowsky.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Michael Talkowsky 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. Michael Talkowsky's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Talkowsky Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Talkowsky is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Talkowsky was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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