Bio & Incident Details
Age: 26
Tour: 6 months
Badge # 31505
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 1/23/1987
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Convicted of Murder
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Officer Reidy was robbed then shot and killed in the stairway of his apartment building during a robbery attempt. Officer Reidy began to struggle with the suspect and attempted to arrest him but was shot several times. Although mortally wounded, Officer Reidy was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. The suspect was arrested three days later and after trial was convicted of Officer Reidy's murder.
On July 25, 2003, the corner at which Officer Reidy was killed was officially renamed Police Officer Michael Reidy Pathway in his honor. Officer Reidy had only been with the agency for six months and was assigned to the 41st Precinct. He was survived by his mother and five siblings.
