Line of Duty Deaths
7 New York State Court Officers have died in the line of duty.
| Officer's Name | End Of Watch | Cause Of Death |
|---|---|---|
| Court Officer Francis J. Carroll |
|
Gunfire |
| Court Officer Albert Gelb |
|
Gunfire |
| Senior Court Officer Alphonso B. Deal |
|
Gunfire |
| Court Officer John A. Dauway |
|
Accidental |
| Captain William Thompson |
|
Terrorist Attack |
| Senior Court Officer Thomas Jurgens |
|
Terrorist Attack |
| Senior Court Officer Mitchel Scott Wallace |
|
Terrorist Attack |
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