Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Frank Zaccor was shot and killed during a robbery in progress on West 31st Street. He was on foot patrol when he looked inside the front window of a bar and observed three men robbing the patrons and cash register. Patrolman Zaccor opened the front door and ordered the men to drop their weapons. One of the men opened fire on him, striking him in the abdomen. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Zaccor was able to return fire and killed one of the suspects. Patrolman Zaccor served with the New York City Police Department for 13 years and was assigned to the Midtown South Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Zaccor gave the New York City Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Zaccor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Frank E. Zaccor 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. Frank E. Zaccor's cause is highlighted.
How Frank E. Zaccor Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank E. Zaccor is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank E. Zaccor was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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