New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, April 3, 1953
Add to My HeroesJohn L. Pendergrass
Patrolman John Pendergrass was shot and killed on West 140th Street near 5th Avenue, in Harlem, while chasing a subject wanted for robbing a liquor store. Patrolman Pendergrass was able to return fire and wound the suspect in the arm.
The subject was taken into custody the next day and charged with murder. He was later convicted of Patrolman Pendergrass' murder and executed on July 15, 1954.
Patrolman Pendergrass was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor.
Patrolman Pendergrass served with the New York City Police Department for 24 years and was assigned to the West 135th Street Station (32nd Precinct). He was survived by his mother and sister.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 5253
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1954
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI read your Memorial page to our officers as part of our morning line up today. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Rest In Peace Patrolman Pendergrass.
Sergeant S. Fajardo
San Ramon (CA) Police Dept.
April 3, 2019
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Steven J. Brown
Port St. Lucie Police Department, FL
EOW: June 12, 2019
Trooper William Moden
Colorado State Patrol, CO
EOW: June 15, 2019
Deputy Sheriff Julius Jamal "Jay" Dailey
Monroe County Sheriff's Office, AL
EOW: June 11, 2019
Sergeant David Jones Fitzpatrick
The Colony Police Department, TX
EOW: June 10, 2019
Police Officer Esmeralda P. Ramirez
Los Angeles Police Department, CA
EOW: June 9, 2019
Police Officer William J. Leahy
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, NY
EOW: June 6, 2019
Police Officer Albert J. Castaneda
Grand Prairie Police Department, TX
EOW: June 7, 2019
Lieutenant Joseph Johnson
Seminole Police Department, TR
EOW: May 30, 2019
Lieutenant Steven Whitstine
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: May 30, 2019