Bio & Incident Details
Age: 39
Tour: 9 years
Badge # 11003
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 1/17/1947
Weapon: Handgun; 9 mm
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Schiffries was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle for going through a red light.
Patrolman Schiffries stopped a vehicle at the corner of Sixty-Seventh Street and Park Avenue after he observed the car pass through a red light. After Patrolman Schiffries approached the vehicle, one of the occupants opened fire, striking Patrolman Schiffries in the chest.
Patrolman Schiffries was taken to New York Hospital where he died from his wounds.
Two years later a suspect was apprehended and charged with murder.
Patrolman Schiffries was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department’s Medal of Honor.
Patrolman Schiffries had served with the New York City Police Department for 9 years and was survived by his wife and daughter. He was assigned to the Motorcycle Squad 1, the present day Highway 1.
