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Andrew J. Sperr
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Trooper

Andrew J. Sperr

New York State Police — Albany, NY
Felonious
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End of Watch March 1, 2006
Age 33
Tour of Duty 10 yrs
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Gender Male
Incident Media Service The Sacrifice Memorials 1 Department 170

Incident

Trooper Andrew Sperr was shot and killed in the town of Big Flats when he stopped a vehicle containing suspects who had just robbed a bank.

Trooper Sperr had stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation at Lowe road. As he approached the vehicle two suspects inside opened fire, striking him several times. Despite being mortally wounded, Trooper Sperr was able to return fire, striking both suspects.

Both suspects fled the location. One was apprehended at a local hospital when he entered to receive medical aid for his gunshot wounds. The second suspect was apprehended after fleeing to a local motel and then calling the police for medical aid. Both suspects were charged with aggravated murder and first-degree murder. The suspect who shot Trooper Sperr was convicted of all charges on September 26th, 2006. On October 17th, 2006, he was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole on charges of aggravated murder and first-degree murder.

In response to the shooting of Trooper Sperr, the New York State Police transitioned to a larger caliber sidearm, the Glock 37 .45 GAP.

Trooper Sperr had served with the New York State Police for 10 years and was assigned to Troop E.

Survivors

He is survived by his parents, four brothers, and six sisters.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Sperr gave the New York State Police 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Sperr.

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

Agency

Department New York State Police
Type State Police
Location Albany, Albany County, NY
Platform Identity nysp.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch March 1, 2006
Tour of Duty 10 yrs
Age 33
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Cause Detail Gunfire
Weapon Handgun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Andrew 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 2006, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

Andrew 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. Andrew had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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

March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.

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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Every cause
Weapons recorded
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His people

New York State Police has at least 120 officers remembered here, Andrew among them.

Across the years
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Where

Trooper Andrew J. Sperr

New York State Police · End of Watch March 1, 2006

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-E

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