Bio & Incident Details
Age: 51
Tour: 25 years
Badge # 7572
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Florida
Incident Date: 2/12/1936
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Apprehended
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Patrolman Young was shot and killed by a robbery suspect while off-duty and on vacation in Hollywood, Florida.
Patrolman Young was on vacation in Florida and visiting a friend when a man knocked on the door of the apartment they were staying in. When Patrolman Young answered the door, the man attempted attempted to rob him. Patrolman Young was killed in an exchange of gunfire.
The suspect was later arrested in New York City.
Patrolman Young was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his actions.
Patrolman Young had served with the New York City Police Department for 25 years and was survived by his daughter. He was assigned to Mounted Squad 2.
