Patrolman

Eugene M. Sheehan

Felonious
End of Watch October 22, 1907
Tour of Duty 2 yrs
Badge 3093
The Vigil Panel 22 ›
Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman Eugene Sheehan was shot and killed by a disorderly person in Chathem Square, Manhattan. Patrolman Sheehan was on foot patrol when he observed a male acting disorderly in Chathem Square. He had asked the man to move on, but the man refused. Patrolman Sheehan was forcibly moving the male out of the park when the man drew a revolver and shot Patrolman Sheehan in the head, killing him. The 24-year-old suspect was apprehended by another officer. He was convicted of first degree manslaughter and sentenced to 18 years. Patrolman Sheehan was assigned to the 3rd Precinct, the present day 5th Precinct.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sheehan gave the New York City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sheehan.

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

Agency

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

Service Record

End of Watch October 22, 1907
Tour of Duty 2 yrs
Badge Number 3093
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Handgun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

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

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1907, 108 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

Eugene had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Age at death
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Age by years of service
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When

October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

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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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Every cause
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His people

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

Across the years
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Where

Patrolman Eugene M. Sheehan

New York City Police Department · End of Watch October 22, 1907

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E

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