Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Duffy was shot and killed during a five-block running gun battle with a burglary suspect. Patrolman Duffy and five other officers pursued a burglary suspect as he ran from a cigar store at 2nd Avenue and 92nd Street. During a five-block gun battle, one Patrolman was shot in the hand, Patrolman Duffy was killed, and the suspect was shot three times and seriously wounded. Patrolman Duffy had served with the New York City Police Department for 16 years and was assigned to the 23rd Precinct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Duffy gave the New York City Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Duffy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John J. Duffy 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. John J. Duffy's cause is highlighted.
How John J. Duffy Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John J. Duffy is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John J. Duffy was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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