U.S. Army · United States 
Cecil Sledge
1980
Cecil Frank Sledge served the U.S. Army for 10 years. Cecil also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Cecil Sledge was shot and killed while making a traffic stop at Flatlands Avenue and 78th Street in Brooklyn. Officer Sledge recognized the subject as being wanted in connection to a robbery that had occurred the previous day. Officer Sledge was shot when he approached the vehicle. As he fell to the ground, his gun belt became entangled on the car, and he was dragged approximately one-quarter mile before falling free. The subject, who had been out on parole, was apprehended after taking an elderly woman hostage in her own home. The man was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life. He was denied parole in September 2014, 2016, and again on September 2022. Officer Sledge was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the New York City Police Department for 12 years and was assigned to the 69th Precinct.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1961 – 1971
U.S. Army
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
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