New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, June 28, 1986
Add to My HeroesScott A. Gadell
Police Officer Scott Gadell was shot and killed while he and his partner were in a foot pursuit of a man wanted for threatening another man with a pistol.
The officers chased the suspect into an alley and exchanged shots. As Officer Gadell was reloading his revolver the suspect was able to come up behind him and shot and killed him. The suspect fled but was apprehended two months later.
The suspect, who was charged with a drug related murder in 1985, was out on bail. He was convicted of Officer Gadell's murder and sentenced to 25 years to life. He was paroled on June 9th, 2021.
Officer Gadell was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 11 months
- Badge 27037
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
- Offender Sentenced to 25 years to life. Paroled.
Most Recent Reflection
View all 58 ReflectionsRest in Peace Warrior. You served your city and your country honorably. It is beyond me why someone who is out on bail for a drug related murder than murders a police officer is paroled. Something is wrong with the system.
SFC William Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret
January 4, 2023
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