Patrolman Richard B. Rose, Nassau County Police Department, New York

Patrolman Richard B. Rose

Nassau County Police Department, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, December 29, 1971

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Richard B. Rose

Patrolman Richard Rose was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery on South Main Street, in South Farmingdale.

He pursued the subject to a nearby bowling alley where the man hid beneath a parked car. As he ordered the man to drop his weapon and surrender the man opened fire with a .22 caliber sawed-off rifle, striking Patrolman Rose in the chest. The man fled the scene but was arrested in New York City the following day.

The subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years to life. He died in prison two weeks prior to being released on parole.

Patrolman Rose had served with the Nassau County Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents and fiancee.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 1 year
Badge 2516

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
Offender Died in prison

robbery

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It's hard to believe that this tragic event happened 54 years ago. Whenever I pass by that location, I can't help but remember what Officer Rose went through and how much I wanted to find the criminal that did this to him. My heart goes out to all the family members and friends. Rest in Peace

P.O. Dave Cameron
NCPD BSO Retired 1991

December 29, 2025