Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Elijah Stroud was shot and killed while off-duty after interrupting a robbery in progress at a butcher shop. When Patrolman Stroud entered the butcher shop at 19 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, he realized there was a hold-up in progress. He drew his weapon and took cover. One suspect came up behind Patrolman Stroud and opened fire, striking him in the head. The suspects then fled the store. A month later, five men were charged with Officer Stroud's murder. After two trials, four suspects, ages 23, 28, 29, and 40, were convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life. On July 17, 1976, all four were granted a third trial. On November 19, 1976, their trial ended with a hung jury. Later, two, now 26 and 43, pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter. The oldest was sentenced to 10 years and the other to 4 years. The other two suspects were granted a fourth trial that ended with a hung jury on April 11, 1977. Their murder charge was dismissed, and they were released. A fifth trial was ordered. On December 21, 1977, one now 34, was jailed for rape, sodomy, deviant sexual conduct, and assault, all involving a 12-year-old little girl. On December 15, 1978, he was convicted of all charges and sentenced to 25 years to life. He died in prison on June 3, 1997. The fifth trial was cancelled. Patrolman Stroud had served with the New York City Police Department for 19 years and was assigned to the 80th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Stroud gave the New York City Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Stroud.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Elijah G. Stroud is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 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 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
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. Elijah G. Stroud's cause is highlighted.
How Elijah G. Stroud Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Elijah G. Stroud is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elijah G. Stroud was killed by gun.
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