Parole Officer Brian F. Rooney
New York State Division of Parole
New York
End of Watch: Thursday, October 10, 1985

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 10, 1985
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Rooney was shot and killed as revenge for revoking the parole of one of the criminals he supervised.

Officer Rooney was sitting in his car on 119th Avenue near 155th Street when another car pulled up next to his and a suspect inside of the car opened fire on him. Officer Rooney was struck in the back and left arm.

Two suspects were later apprehended and charged with murder. A third suspect was arrested and charged with contracting for the murder of Officer Rooney. That suspect wanted revenge against Officer Rooney, because Officer Rooney was responsible for having the suspects parole revoked.

Officer Rooney had served with the New York State Division of Parole for four years and was survived by his wife and son.