New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, April 5, 1926
Add to My HeroesCharles Henry Reilly
Patrolman Reilly was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for robbery.
Patrolman Reilly was on his patrol post on East 105th Street, Between First Avenue and Second Avenue, Manhattan, when he heard a man order several people to put their hands up. Patrolman Reilly approached the suspect from behind and tackled him. During the struggle, Patrolman Reilly was shot in the head and killed. The suspect was also wounded but fled.
Responding officers were able to track the blood trail left by the suspect to an apartment, where they placed the suspect under arrest. He was convicted of murdering Patrolman Reilly and executed on July 21, 1927.
Patrolman Reilly served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years and was survived by his wife and three children. He was assigned to the 13th Precinct, the present day 23rd Precinct.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 6322
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Executed in 1927
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 86th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 5, 2012
Recent LODD Deaths
Special Agent John Bost, III
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, US
EOW: July 28, 2020
Sergeant Steven Splan
Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety, MI
EOW: August 2, 2020
Sergeant Corey Pendergrass
Lauderhill Police Department, FL
EOW: July 26, 2020
Master Sergeant Henry Turner
Louisiana Department of Corrections, LA
EOW: July 18, 2020
Investigator Mark Brown
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, TX
EOW: July 25, 2020
Border Patrol Agent Agustin Aguilar, Jr.
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: July 25, 2020
Trooper Caleb Starr
Michigan State Police, MI
EOW: July 31, 2020
Investigator Donald K. Sumner
Patton State Hospital Police Department, CA
EOW: July 14, 2020
Officer Roel De La Fuente
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US
EOW: July 13, 2020