Fallen Officers
During the existence of the New York City Transit Police Department, 13 officers died in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Patrolman John Tuohy |
|
Heart attack |
| Patrolman Lloyd Innes |
|
Gunfire |
| Patrolman Michael Melchiona |
|
Gunfire |
| Police Officer John Skagen |
|
Gunfire (friendly fire) |
| Police Officer Sidney L. Thompson |
|
Gunfire |
| Detective George Caccavale |
|
Gunfire |
| Police Officer Carlos King |
|
Gunfire |
| Police Officer Seraphin Calabrese |
|
Gunfire |
| Police Officer Irving W. Smith |
|
Gunfire |
| Police Officer Joseph Keegan |
|
Gunfire |
| Police Officer Joseph Hamperian |
|
Struck by vehicle |
| Police Officer Irma Lozada |
|
Gunfire |
| Police Officer Robert Venable |
|
Gunfire |
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