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Nicholas Todd Pekearo
Incident
Auxiliary Officers Nicholas Pekearo and Yevgeniy Marshalik were shot and killed while following a killer who had just murdered a pizza shop employee in Greenwich Village.
The killer had entered the shop, asked for a menu, and then shot the employee in the back fifteen times after the man turned around.
Auxiliary Officers Pekearo and Marshalik, both of whom were unarmed and on foot patrol in the area of the shooting, heard the description of the assailant that had been transmitted over the radio. They spotted him on the corner of Sullivan and Bleeker Streets. Both officers ordered the killer to drop a bag he was holding. The killer complied but then punched Officer Marshalik in the face, knocking him to the ground.
The killer fled on foot, with both officers in pursuit. Seeing that capture was imminent, the killer then drew a second firearm and opened fire on the officers, who were on the opposite side of Sullivan Street. Officer Pekearo took cover behind a parked car, but the killer ran up behind him and shot him six times, killing him. The killer then fled again on foot, where he observed Officer Marshalik attempting to take cover. The killer approached Officer Marshalik and shot him once in the head, killing him.
Responding officers from the 6th Precinct opened fire on the killer, who again fled on foot into a store. He then exited the store and opened fire. He was shot and killed in the ensuing gun battle. The killer was found to be carrying two handguns and over 100 rounds of ammunition.
Auxiliary Officer Pekearo had served with the New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section for four years and was assigned to the 6th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit.
Survivors
He was survived by his brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Auxiliary Police Officer Pekearo gave the New York City Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Auxiliary Police Officer Pekearo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Nicholas is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Nicholas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Nicholas 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 2007, 2 officers at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2007, 4 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 64th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 2007, 84 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2007, 90 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 75th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Nicholas was 28. Of the 7 killed feloniously at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section whose age is recorded, half were between 21.5 and 48.5; the middle age was 28. Nicholas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Nicholas was 28. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Nicholas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Nicholas 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. Nicholas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Nicholas was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Nicholas had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 42.9% of these deaths at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 57.1%.
March holds 7.7% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Wednesdays: 9.7%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 42.9% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section has 7 officers remembered here, Nicholas among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-W
What is kept
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