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Officer Carlos King was shot and killed when he attempted to take action during a robbery while working an off-duty job as a cab driver. A subject attempted to rob Officer King. When Officer King identified himself as a Police Officer and arrest the suspect, he was shot and killed. The suspect thought to be 16 years old, was charged with murder. Then it was discovered he was only 15 and could only be tried in family court according to New York law. The most severe term he could receive would be three years in reformatory school. Officer King served 12 years with the New York City Transit Police Department and was assigned to Transit District 2.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer King gave the New York City Transit Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer King.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New York City Transit Police Department has lost 14 officers; 11 of them killed feloniously.
Carlos is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Carlos is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Carlos is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1976, 2 officers at New York City Transit Police Department were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 8 years on record. The heaviest was 1980, with 3.
In 1976, 7 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1976, 137 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1976, 162 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Carlos was 36. Of the 11 killed feloniously at New York City Transit Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 33.5 and 38.5; the middle age was 36. Carlos had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Carlos was 36. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Carlos had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Carlos was 36. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Carlos had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Carlos was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Carlos had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.1% of these deaths at New York City Transit Police Department; June holds the most, 36.4%. Mondays: 9.1%.
December holds 7.6% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Mondays: 15.3%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 78.6% of all 14 deaths at New York City Transit Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 36.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
New York City Transit Police Department has 14 officers remembered here, Carlos among them.
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John Tuohy
Mar 20, 1963
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Lloyd Herman Innes
Jun 16, 1967
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Michael Melchiona
Feb 28, 1970
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John M Skagen
Jun 28, 1972
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Sidney L. Thompson
Jun 5, 1973
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George Caccavale
Jun 26, 1976
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Carlos King
Dec 20, 1976
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Seraphin Calabrese
Feb 24, 1980
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Irving W. Smith
Feb 29, 1980
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Joseph Keegan
Jun 19, 1980
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Joseph Hamperian
Sep 22, 1983
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Irma Fran Lozada
Sep 21, 1984
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Robert Venable
Sep 22, 1987
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William T. Martin
Apr 9, 2011
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-E
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