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Patrolman Scott succumbed to injuries received when he was struck in the head by a brick at Myrtle Street and Steuben Street. He had ordered a large group of men from a local street gang to disperse and behave themselves. The gang then attacked him and struck him in the head with a brick. He succumbed to his injuries four days later. Eleven suspects were arrested in connection with Patrolman Scott's murder.
Patrolman Scott was assigned to the 4th Precinct, the present day New York City Police Department 88th Precinct.
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Patrolman Scott served with the Brooklyn Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Brooklyn Police Department has lost 9 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 738 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,126 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Edward is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1876, 2 officers at Brooklyn Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1876, 3 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 76th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1876, 35 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 149th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1876, 43 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 147th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 35. Of the 2 killed feloniously at Brooklyn Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36.8 and 40.3; the middle age was 38.5.
Edward was 35. Of the 667 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35.
Edward was 35. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Edward was 35. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 33.3% of these deaths at Brooklyn Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 16.7%.
July holds 9.1% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 9 deaths at Brooklyn Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object; brick, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,126 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object; brick, in 0.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object; brick, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object; brick, in 0% of these deaths.
His people
Brooklyn Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where
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