Patrolman Fred S. Hirsch
Nassau County Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 6, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 207

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 6, 1931
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1932

Patrolman Hirsch was shot and killed when he and his partner were checking the driver of a vehicle in lover's lane area. Unbeknownst to the officers, the vehicle had been stolen. Patrolman Hirsch was shot by the suspect when he asked for the man's identification. The suspect fled to New York City where he was arrested after being wounding in a standoff. The suspect was sentenced to death and executed in the electric chair on January 21, 1932.

Patrolman Hirsch had been with the agency for three years. One of his sons later went on to serve with the Nassau County Police Department.