Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, December 29, 1971
Add to My HeroesRichard B. Rose
Patrolman Richard Rose was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery on South Main Street, in South Farmingdale.
He pursued the subject to a nearby bowling alley where the man hid beneath a parked car. As he ordered the man to drop his weapon and surrender the man opened fire with a .22 caliber sawed-off rifle, striking Patrolman Rose in the chest. The man fled the scene but was arrested in New York City the following day.
The subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years to life. He died in prison two weeks prior to being released on parole.
Patrolman Rose had served with the Nassau County Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents and fiancee.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 2516
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 74 ReflectionsLike Richard had been, I was a grey-uniformed police cadet, and assigned to the 8th precinct and then 8th squad detectives as the squad cadet. Although I didn't know Richard, I'm sure we passed each other in the hallways many times. I recall seeing one tough detective who was also a Korean war veteran with tears in his eyes. Like a family, we were all heartbroken and devastated. Whenever I hear the tragic news of a law enforcement officer losing their life in the line of duty, I remember Richard and his sacrifice. Rest in peace brother, you are loved.
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