Patrolman Bernard Sherry

Bernard Sherry

Officer Sherry was shot and killed during a robbery in progress at a tavern on Third Avenue in Manhattan. Two men burst into the tavern as a third man acted as a lookout. Officer Sherry, who was off duty and patronizing the tavern, immediately drew his weapon and exchanged shots with the two men.

At the sound of gunfire the third man came into the tavern and shot Officer Sherry, mortally wounding him. One of the suspects was shot and killed by Officer Sherry. The other two were arrested, convicted of murder, and executed on July 15, 1932.

Officer Sherry was assigned to the 15th Precinct, the present day Midtown South Precinct.