Alexander Benedict
1939
Alexander N. Benedict.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Alexander Benedict was accidentally shot and killed while investigating a burglary on Jericho Pike in New Hyde Park. With his gun drawn, he slipped on some ice, causing his weapon to discharge and striking him in the head.
Patrolman Benedict was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Nassau County Police Department for ten years.
Patrolman Benedict was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Nassau County Police Department for ten years.
Service Record
Also Served
Nassau County Police Department
Patrolman
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