New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Friday, October 7, 1966
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 10545
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 7, 1966
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Cosgrove was killed when a drunk driver struck his police motorcycle on Westside Highway. He was attempting to pull over a speeding vehicle when another vehicle entered the highway and struck him.
Patrolman Cosgrove had served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was assigned to Highway Unit 4. He was survived by his wife, twin daughters, two sons, and brother.