Mount Vernon Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, August 11, 1948
Add to My HeroesFrank J. Mascari
Inspector Frank Mascari was shot and killed when he was mistaken for a suspect by one of his fellow detectives during a burglary stake-out at 155 South Terrace Avenue.
Two detectives were hiding in the back of a laundry after receiving reports that it would be burglarized. Inspector Mascari was with the two but left at 8 p.m.. At 9:15 p.m. he returned to the Westchester Diaper Service Branch of the Consolidated Laundries to check on the officers and entered through a side door. As he did so, one of the officers, thinking Inspector Mascari was the burglar, opened fire with a riot gun. Inspector Mascari was struck by several slugs and succumbed to his wounds at Mount Vernon Hospital ten minutes later.
Inspector Mascari had served with the Mount Vernon Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsInspector Mascari,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mount Vernon. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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