New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Friday, January 23, 1987
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: 31505
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 23, 1987
Weapon Used: Handgun; .32 caliber
Suspect Info: Paroled in 2021
Police Officer Mickey Reidy was shot and killed in the stairway of his apartment building during a robbery attempt on University Avenue.
He struggled with the suspect and attempted to arrest him but was shot several times. Although mortally wounded, Officer Reidy was able to return fire but did not strike the man.
The man was arrested three days later. The suspect, 24, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on June 9, 2021.
Officer Reidy had only served with the New York City Police Department for six months and was assigned to the 41st Precinct. He was survived by his mother and five siblings.
On July 25th, 2003, the corner at which Officer Reidy was killed was officially renamed Police Officer Michael Reidy Pathway in his honor.