Patrolman Douglas W. Hay, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman Douglas W. Hay

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, May 18, 1922

Douglas W. Hay

Patrolman Hay was shot and killed by a suspect he has just summonsed for dumping garbage in front of 3892 Third Avenue, the Bronx. After Patrolman Hay issued the summons, the suspect drew a revolver and fired five times, striking Patrolman Hay once in the back. Patrolman Hay was removed to Fordham Hospital where he later died from his wound.

The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on April 26, 1923, at Sing Sing prison.

Patrolman Hay was assigned to the 48th Precinct.

Bio

Age 41
Tour Not available
Badge 1540

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Executed in 1923

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 18, 2015