New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 22, 1996
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 3783
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: May 22, 1996
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Glass shard
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Police Officer Vincent Guidice died after suffering a deep cut to his leg while attempting to subdue a suspect who was resisting arrest.
The suspect had just punched his girlfriend in the face and thrown a mirror at her. Officer Guidice cut his leg on the broken mirror during the ensuing struggle. Officer Guidice bled to death despite the efforts of his partner to stop the bleeding with his bare hands.
The suspect Officer Guidice was struggling with was acquitted on manslaughter, assault, and resisting arrest charges in connection with Officer Guidice's death. However, the suspect was convicted of second-degree attempted assault against his girlfriend and given probation without jail time.
Officer Guidice had served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was assigned to the 50th Precinct in the Bronx. Officer Guidice is survived by his fiancee, parents, and brother.