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Special Police Officer Maurice Ahearn was shot and killed while attempting to question a burglary suspect.
The subject was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Officer Ahearn had served with the New Rochelle Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his brother and cousin.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Police Officer Ahearn gave the New Rochelle Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Rochelle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Police Officer Ahearn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New Rochelle Police Department has lost 10 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Maurice is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Maurice is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Maurice is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1903, 2 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1903, 103 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1903, 106 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Maurice was 32. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Maurice had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Maurice was 32. 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. Maurice had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Maurice was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Maurice had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 6.5% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Saturdays: 14.5%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 20% of all 10 deaths at New Rochelle Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21.5% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
New Rochelle Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, Maurice among them.
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Maurice Ahearn
Jun 20, 1903
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Thomas L. Payne
Sep 23, 1929
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Daniel F. Murphy
Apr 25, 1930
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Timothy Mahoney
May 5, 1930
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William E. Mancusi
Jul 20, 1934
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Allen Bruce McLeod, Sr.
Feb 14, 1977
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John C. Phillips
Oct 1, 1981
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Gary D. Pagano
Sep 14, 1982
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Kathleen O'Connor-Funigiello
Aug 16, 2018
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Mark S. Gado
Sep 16, 2018
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 15-W
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