New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 6889
Cause of Death: Terrorist attack
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: 19 suicide attackers
Office Brian McDonnell was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Officer McDonnell was a US Army veteran and had served the New York City Police Department for 15 years, assigned to ESU Truck 1. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Officer McDonnell was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.