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Roundsman Richard Comisky was shot and killed by a fellow officer who was jealous of him. The two officers had been friends for many years and had hoped to get promoted together. When Roundsman Comisky was promoted to Roundsman, the other officer became jealous.
On the date of the incident, Roundsman Comisky was the Acting Sergeant of the precinct and was at his desk and two reserve officers were in the station house. The subject entered the station and brought his .38 caliber firearm to Roundsman Comisky because it was not working properly. Roundsman Comisky repaired the firearm and handed it back to him. The subject then walked around the desk, exchanged words with one of the reserve officers and then stated "I'll kill you" to Roundsman Comisky. Before he could respond the subject leaped across the desk and shot Roundsman Comisky in the head, killing him.
The subject was taken into custody by the two reserve officers and charged with murder.
Roundsman Comisky served with the Long Island City Police Department for seven years.
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143 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Roundsman Comisky gave the Long Island City Police Department 7 years.
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
Long Island City Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
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, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1883, 1 officer in NY was killed feloniously, the 128th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1883, 43 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 144th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1883, 46 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 146th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Richard was 32. 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 7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Richard 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. Richard had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 32. 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 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.7% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Sundays: 13.5%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Long Island City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, 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 officer's handgun, in 6.6% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Long Island City Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Richard among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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