Lieutenant Jan Brinkers
New York City Housing Authority Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Monday, May 4, 1981

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: None

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 4, 1981
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Lieutenant Brinkers was shot and killed while attempting to arrest three suspects who were attempting to rob a Tavern in the Bronx. Lieutenant Brinkers, was off-duty at the time of the incident, was inside a tavern on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx when three men entered the bar and announced a robbery. Lieutenant Brinkers drew his weapon and identified himself as a Police Officer. One of the suspects opened fire, striking Lieutenant Brinkers in the chest. Lieutenant Brinkers was able to fire six shots at the suspects as they fled. Lieutenant Brinkers was removed to the hospital where he later died from his wounds.

All three suspects were later apprehended.

Lieutenant Brinkers had been a member of the New York City Housing Authority Police Department for 15 years and is survived by his wife. Lieutenant Brinkers also served in the United States Army Reserve 339th Military Intelligence Company. He was assigned to Police Service Area 8.