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Bay Constable Richard Brooks was shot and killed by a suspect he stopped for driving while intoxicated.
Constable Brooks observed the suspect erratically operating a vehicle on the Robert Moses Twin Causeway that connects Oak Beach to mainland Long Island. Constable Brooks attempted to stop the suspect, but the suspect fled in his vehicle. After a short pursuit, the suspect pulled into the driveway of his home on Hawser Drive. He exited his vehicle and fled into his house.
The constable called for backup and exited his patrol car. As he did, the suspect opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun from the second floor of his home, striking the constable in the chest.
The suspect then came back outside and got into his vehicle. He ran over Constable Brooks several times before his escape. Back-up officers from the New York State Park Police blocked the road with a patrol car, causing the suspect to stop and exit his vehicle. When the suspect left his car, he pointed his shotgun at the officers. The officers fired at the suspect, killing him.
Constable Brooks had served as a part-time uniformed Bay Constable one day a week for three years, helping to police the waterways and three beaches in the Town of Babylon. He had previously served for 20 years with the New York City Transit Police Department and New York City Police Department, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant.
Survivors
Constable Brooks is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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23 years. You could have gone home.
Bay Constable Brooks gave the Babylon Town Bay Constable 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Lindenhurst community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Bay Constable Brooks.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Richard is the only officer of Babylon Town Bay Constable remembered here.
Richard is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Richard is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2004, 5 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 2004, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2004, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Richard was 44. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Richard had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Richard was 44. 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. Richard had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 44. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.1% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Fridays: 14.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Babylon Town Bay Constable. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 4.7% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-E
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