Police Officer Robert A. Sorrentino, New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer Robert A. Sorrentino

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, April 24, 1980

Robert A. Sorrentino

Police Officer Robert Sorrentino was shot and killed while chasing five suspects who had just robbed a club in the Far Rockaway section of Queens.

Officer Sorrentino and his partner had split up to chase the suspects. After his partner captured one of the men, he heard shots fired and ran to Officer Sorrentino's location, where he found Officer Sorrentino in a schoolyard at 595 Beach 19th Street. Officer Sorrentino has been shot several times. Officer Sorrentino was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds two weeks later.

All five of the suspects were eventually apprehended and convicted.

Officer Sorrentino was assigned to the 101st Precinct and had served with the New York City Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and three stepchildren, his parents, and five siblings.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 7 years
Badge 31143

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, April 10, 1980
Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
Offender Five suspects convicted

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Bob's sister here, again asking for your help. I am going to the 8th Parole
Hearing for Russell Carroll (82A0199) in November. Please go to
NYCPBA/org. Click on "Keep Cop Killers" in Jail and follow directions.
My family and I thank you for all your help.

E. Sorrentino Doyle
Sister

October 16, 2018