Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Frank Golden was accidentally shot and killed by his partner while struggling with a burglary suspect. Patrolman Golden and his partner responded to a burglary alarm at a diner at 36-16 Northern Boulevard in the Long Island City section of Queens and encountered a suspect. A struggle ensued as the officers attempted to arrest the man. Patrolman Golden's partner drew his service revolver and during the struggle the suspect struck the revolver, causing it to discharge. The round hit Patrolman Golden, mortally wounding him. Patrolman Golden was transported to St. John's Hospital where he succumbed to his wound several hours later. Patrolman Golden was assigned to 108th Precinct. His wife survived him.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Golden 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, Patrolman Golden.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Frank G. Golden is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NY, 645 of 2,147 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 30% of this state's fallen. That is 1 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
At New York City Police Department, 283 of 1237 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 22.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank G. Golden's cause is highlighted.
How Frank G. Golden Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Frank G. Golden is highlighted in May.
Incident Location
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