New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Thursday, May 18, 1922
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 1540
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 18, 1922
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Executed in 1923
Patrolman Hay was shot and killed by a suspect he has just summonsed for dumping garbage in front of 3892 Third Avenue, the Bronx. After Patrolman Hay issued the summons, the suspect drew a revolver and fired five times, striking Patrolman Hay once in the back. Patrolman Hay was removed to Fordham Hospital where he later died from his wound.
The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on April 26, 1923, at Sing Sing prison.
Patrolman Hay was assigned to the 48th Precinct.