Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, February 3, 1939
Add to My HeroesAlexander 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.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 233
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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D/Captain (retired)
NCPD
February 3, 2022
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