Patrolman Alexander N. Benedict, Nassau County Police Department, New York

Patrolman Alexander N. Benedict

Nassau County Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, February 3, 1939

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Alexander N. Benedict

Patrolman Alexander Benedict was accidentally shot and killed while investigating a burglary on Jericho Pike in New Hyde Park. With his gun drawn, he slipped on some ice, causing his weapon to discharge and striking him in the head.

Patrolman Benedict was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Nassau County Police Department for ten years.

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Age 53
Tour 10 years
Badge 233
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

investigation, weather

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Patrolman Benedict,
On today, the 86th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 3, 2025