Patrolman Harry J. Padian, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman Harry J. Padian

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 1938

Harry J. Padian

Patrolman Harry Padian was shot and killed by a prisoner he was guarding at the Harlem Hospital.

The suspect, who had jumped through the window of a liquor store, suddenly grabbed Officer Padian's revolver and shot him three times. Hospital workers subdued the suspect.

Officer Padian had served with the NYPD for 25 years and was assigned to the 32nd Precinct. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 25 years
Badge 9516

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Apprehended

escape attempt

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 15, 2015