Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Edward Dollard was shot and killed at 3:00 a.m. when he interrupted a burglary in progress at an auto sales store near the corner of Broadway and Oakley Avenue (modern-day Lakewood Avenue) during his nightly rounds. He noticed something suspicious about the store, and as he walked around the corner, two men stepped into view, and one of them opened fire with a .45 caliber pistol, striking Officer Dollard once in the chest and twice in the head, killing him instantly. Another officer who heard the shots ran to the scene and began to pursue the three suspects. The suspects fled the scene and led authorities on a lengthy chase toward New York City. During the chase, the suspects and officers traded over a dozen shots. The suspects also threw the stolen goods, including tires and a cash register, into the roadway to hinder the pursuing officers. The suspects initially avoided being apprehended but were caught shortly after abandoning their car. The suspects still had Officer Dollard's service weapon when they were caught. The shooter admitted to killing Officer Dollard and was sentenced to 20 years to life. The getaway driver was sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to life several days before his scheduled execution date. The third suspect was also sent to prison but escaped and was never recaptured. The shooter died in prison on May 22, 1951. Officer Dollard had served with the Monticello Police Department for ten years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter. One of his sons also went into law enforcement.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Dollard gave the Monticello Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Monticello community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Dollard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Edward Costello Dollard 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward Costello Dollard's cause is highlighted.
How Edward Costello Dollard Compares
Offender Outcome
20 years to Life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward Costello Dollard is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward Costello Dollard was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.