Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Walsh was shot and killed as he attempted to stop a robbery in progress while off-duty. Patrolman Walsh stopped at a bar at 206 East 88th Street, Manhattan, to visit the bartender, whom he was friends with. As the two spoke near the door of the bar, two men with pistols ran in and announced a robbery. Patrolman Walsh drew his service revolver and identified himself as a Patrolman. He ordered the men to throw up their hands. Instead of complying, the subjects opened fire at Patrolman Walsh, striking him twice in the abdomen, killing him. Patrolman Walsh had served with the New York City Police Department for 28 years. He was assigned to Traffic Precinct C.
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28 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Walsh gave the New York City Police Department 28 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Walsh.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John Walsh is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,587 officers honored here.
In NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 20 percentage points below the national rate of 53.9%.
At New York City Police Department, 365 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 29.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Walsh's cause is highlighted.
How John Walsh Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Walsh is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Walsh was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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