New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 8943
Cause of Death: Terrorist attack
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: 19 suicide attackers
Officer James Leahy was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Officer Leahy had served with the New York City Police Department for nine years and was assigned to the 6th Precinct. He is survived by his wife and three sons.
He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.