Scott A. Gadell served in the U.S. Army.
Police Officer Scott Gadell was shot and killed while he and his partner were in a foot pursuit of a man wanted for threatening another man with a pistol. The officers chased the suspect into an alley and exchanged shots. As Officer Gadell was reloading his revolver, the suspect was able to come up behind him and shoot and kill him. The suspect fled but was apprehended two months later. The suspect, who was charged with a drug-related murder in 1985, was out on bail. He was convicted of Officer Gadell's murder and sentenced to 25 years to life. He was paroled on June 9th, 2021. Officer Gadell was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for one year, assigned to the 101st precinct.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Gadell served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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