Bio & Incident Details
Age: 38
Tour: Not available
Badge # 15300
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/20/1942
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Sentenced to 8 years
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Patrolman Rooney was shot and killed by another officer who was intoxicated while on duty. Patrolman Rooney was in the patrol car with the officer at Amsterdam Avenue and West 140th Street and arguing with the officer over his intoxicated state. The other officer shot Patrolman Rooney in both legs. He was transported to Harlem Hospital where he died of his wounds a short time later.
The suspect was convicted of first degree manslaughter and sentenced to 4 to 8 years in prison.
Patrolman Rooney was assigned to the 30th Precinct. He was survived by his wife.
