Bio & Incident Details
Age: 36
Tour: 14 years
Badge # 20316
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/26/1998
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed by Officer Mosomillo
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Police Officer Anthony Mosomillo was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a parolee who had missed his court appearance.
He was shot four times after the suspects girlfriend attacked both officers Mosomillo and his partner. During an intense and violent struggle with both the wanted male and his girlfriend, the male got possession of Officer Mosomillo's partners weapon and shot Officer Mosomillo.
Officer Mosomillo was able to return fire, killing the suspect. Officer Mosomillo was taken to Kings County Hospital where he later died during surgery.
The female suspect was arrested and convicted of manslaughter.
Officer Mosomillo had served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years and is survived by his wife and two young daughters. He was assigned to the 67th Precinct in Brooklyn.
