Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant David Kilpatrick was shot and killed by burglary suspects in a pawn shop at 2629 3rd Avenue, the Bronx. He and his partner responded to the report of a burglary in progress, and when they arrived, they were met with gunfire from five suspects. Sergeant Kilpatrick and his partner were hit. While Sergeant Kilpatrick lay on the ground wounded one suspect walked up to him and emptied his gun into the Sergeant’s back. That suspect was then shot and killed by Sergeant Kilpatrick's partner. The other four men were arrested. Sergeant Kilpatrick served with the New York City Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct.
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30 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant Kilpatrick gave the New York City Police Department 30 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, Sergeant Kilpatrick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant David Kilpatrick 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. David Kilpatrick's cause is highlighted.
How David Kilpatrick Compares
Offender Outcome
One shot and killed; four arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Kilpatrick is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Kilpatrick was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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