Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Hyland was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest three men who had just robbed a taxi driver. Patrolman Hyland was on foot patrol near the corner of Bedford Avenue and Empire Boulvard, in Brooklyn. While walking his post, he was approached by a man who hold them that three men had just forced him from his vehicle at gunpoint. Patrolman Hyland went to the corner, where he observed the three men. He drew his revolver and ordered the men to halt. One on the suspects turn and fired at Patrolman Hyland, striking him in the stomach. He was taken to Swedish Hospital where he died the next day. Patrolman Hyland had served with the New York City Police Department for eight years. He was assigned to the 42-A Precinct, which later became the 80th Precinct. That precinct no longer exists. The corner that Patrolman Hyland was killed at is now covered by the 71st Precinct.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hyland gave the New York City Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hyland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John Hyland 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 Hyland's cause is highlighted.
How John Hyland Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Hyland is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Hyland was killed by gun; unknown type.
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