United States General Services Administration - Federal Protective Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, May 16, 1977
Add to My HeroesJohn L. Suchodolsky
Officer John Suchodolsky died as he and a New York City police officer struggled with a suspect at the United States Mission to the United Nations.
An unauthorized man was demanding access to the building at its side door on East 45 Street but was ordered outside by the NYPD officer. The man then ran around the corner to the main entrance on 1st Avenue, followed by the NYPD officer. Officer Suchodolsky heard the commotion and ran over to assist the officer. The three became engaged in a struggle until the man was subdued and placed under arrest.
Officer Suchodolsky suddenly collapsed immediately following the struggle.
The man was charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing, and resisting arrest.
Officer Suchodolsky was assigned to the Region II Office in New York City, New York.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Location New York
- Weapon Person
- Offender Charged with disorderly conduct
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsThinking of you tonight brother. I am a banker now working in the financial services industry but at one time in my life from 2010-2015 I had the honor of safeguarding America's federal facilities like you. I like to think you would be extremely proud of incredible people I worked with from the Federal Protective Service. You are never forgotten brother no matter how much time passes. You are a true American Hero. You would be very proud of the dedicated individuals working out there doing the job today.
Former Protective Security Officer (PSO) for Region 1 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Police, Pete Harrington BostonMA
May 17, 2016
Recent LODD Deaths
Reserve Captain Raymond Andrew Boseman
New Orleans Police Department, LA
EOW: March 29, 2020
Officer Ching Kok "CK" Yan
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US
EOW: May 16, 2020
Police Officer Francesco S. Scorpo
Paterson Police Department, NJ
EOW: April 12, 2020
Sergeant AlTerek Patterson
Bedminster Township Police Department, NJ
EOW: April 12, 2020
Deputy Sheriff Wyatt Maser
Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, ID
EOW: May 18, 2020
Correctional Officer Kenneth J. Moore
District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, DC
EOW: April 1, 2020
Sergeant Jose Diaz-Ayala
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 4, 2020
Correctional Officer Berisford Anthony Morse
Washington State Department of Corrections, WA
EOW: May 17, 2020
Officer Richard G. McCoy
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US
EOW: May 3, 2020