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Police Officer John William Perry | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer

John William Perry

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 11, 2001

Biographical Info

Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 3266

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Terrorist attack
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: 19 suicide attackers

Officer John Perry was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.

Officer Perry was at police headquarters filing his retirement papers when he was notified about the first airplane striking the first tower. He rushed to the scene to assist with rescue operations and was killed when one of the towers collapsed.

Officer Perry had served with the New York City Police Department for eight years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister.

He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.