Long Island Rail Road Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, March 15, 1989
Dennis M. McCarney
Police Officer Dennis McCarney suffered a fatal heart attack while chasing a robbery suspect.
He and his partner were arresting the man inside of Penn Station in Manhattan when the suspect broke free and fled on foot. Officer McCarney suffered a fatal heart attack as he chased the suspect.
Officer McCarney was assigned to the anti-crime unit. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
On October 25, 2007, the newly constructed Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department building was named in honor of Officer McCarney.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsRest in Peace officer Dennis McCarney. Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice.
I pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw at the flesh of the person that caused your death. Amen.
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