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Peter Costa
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Patrolman

Peter Costa

New York City Police Department — New York, NY
Felonious
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End of Watch November 25, 1933
Age 33
Badge 6322
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Gender Male
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Incident

Patrolman Peter Costa was shot and killed when he and his partner went to investigate a disorderly house. Patrolman Costa and his partner went to an apartment building at 204 West 81st Street, Manhattan, to investigate complaints that it was being operated as a disorderly house. While Patrolman Costa remained in the hallway, his partner went into the apartment, closing the door behind him. When Patrolman Costa's partner entered the apartment, he observed three men holding up seven other men and three women. The armed men tackled the patrolman, took his gun, and tied his arms. One of the suspects attempted to fire the Patrolman's gun, but the gun misfired. The suspect exited the apartment, where he met Patrolman Costa. Patrolman Costa and the suspect exchanged shots, and Patrolman Costa was killed. Patrolman Costa's partner freed himself and rushed to help Patrolman Costa. He was able to wound one suspect. One suspect fled by jumping out a window, falling four stories, breaking both legs. The suspect who shot Patrolman Costa escaped but was later apprehended near San Diego, California. Patrolman Costa assigned to the 3rd Division.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Costa served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Costa.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department New York City Police Department
Type Police Department
Location New York, NY
Platform Identity nypd.newyork.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch November 25, 1933
Age 33
Badge Number 6322
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Gun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Peter is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1933, 184 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

Peter was 33. 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.

Age at death
Where he stood among them
Age by years of service
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When

November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

By month
By day of the week
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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

Every cause
Weapons recorded
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His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Peter among them.

Across the years
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Where

Patrolman Peter Costa

New York City Police Department · End of Watch November 25, 1933

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-W

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