Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, February 3, 1939
Add to My HeroesAlexander N. Benedict
Patrolman Alexander Benedict was accidentally shot and killed while investigating a burglary. With his gun drawn, he slipped on some ice, causing his weapon to discharge, striking him in the head.
Patrolman Benedict was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Nassau County Police Department for ten years.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 233
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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D/Captain (retired)
NCPD
February 3, 2022
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