Police Officer Phillip W. Cardillo
New York City Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Thursday, April 20, 1972

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 26620

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, April 14, 1972
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Philip Cardillo died of wounds he received when he was shot after responding to an officer needs assistance call.

When Officer Cardillo arrived at the location which was a Muslim Mosque, he and another officer entered to investigate. They found that the call was false and was called in by the members of the mosque. The officers were then attacked by at least 10 people inside the mosque. When additional officers arrived, a mêlée ensued, in which Officer Cardillo was shot at point blank range and several officers were seriously injured.

Officer Cardillo was brought to Saint Luke's Hospital, where he underwent several surgeries, but he died from his wound six days later.

Officer Cardillo had served with the New York City Police Department for five years, and is survived by his wife and son. He was assigned to the 28th Precinct.