Patrolman Henry E. A. Meyer

Patrolman Henry E. A. Meyer | New York City Police Department, New York Patrolman Henry E. A. Meyer | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman Henry E. A. Meyer | New York City Police Department, New York Patrolman Henry E. A. Meyer | New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman Henry E. A. Meyer

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, September 16, 1927

Henry E. A. Meyer

Patrolman Henry Meyer was shot and killed by one of two men he was attempting to arrest for robbery. The subjects had robbed two women who were praying in a cemetery and locked them in a mausoleum. Patrolman Meyer was killed as he attempted to arrest the subjects.

Both suspects were convicted of second degree murder on October 8, 1927. The gunman was sentenced to 50 years to life. His accomplice was sentenced to 45 years to life.

Patrolman Meyer was assigned to the 54th Precinct, the present day 104th Precinct.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge 6427

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life

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Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

September 18, 2017

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