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Incident
Police Officer Yandy Chirino was shot and killed after responding to reports of a suspicious person pulling on door handles in the 4000 block of North Hills Drive at about 10:30 pm.
The man began struggling with officers when they attempted to detain him. He drew a concealed handgun and shot Officer Chirino during the struggle. Other officers took him into custody and then rendered aid to Officer Chirino. He was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in a police car but succumbed to his wounds a short time later.
The subject was charged with burglary, assault of a law enforcement officer, carrying a concealed firearm, grand larceny of a firearm, resisting arrest with violence, and first-degree murder. In 2025, he pleaded guilty, and the jury recommended life in prison.
Officer Chirino had served with the Hollywood Police Department for four years. He had been the recipient of five supervisor's commendations and was recognized as Officer of the Month in June 2020.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Chirino gave the Hollywood Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hollywood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Chirino.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hollywood Police Department has lost 8 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Yandy is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Yandy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Yandy 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 2021, 7 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 2021, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2021, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Yandy was 28. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Yandy had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Yandy was 28. 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. Yandy had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Yandy was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Yandy had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 4.9% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Sundays: 15.9%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 8 deaths at Hollywood Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Hollywood Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Yandy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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