New York City Department of Correction, New York
End of Watch: Monday, June 10, 1991
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 10, 1991
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Captain Rhem was shot and killed while chasing two men attempting a robbery at West 144th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. Four days later a tip led to the arrest of the suspects who were charged with armed robbery and second degree murder.
Captain Rhem had been with the department for 19 years and was survived by his wife and two children. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.