Brian Rooney

Death by Force

Parole Officer Brian F. Rooney, aged 34, tragically lost his life on October 10, 1985, in Queens, New York. His death was a result of a premeditated murder orchestrated by Lorenzo "Fat Cat" Nichols, a notorious drug kingpin. Rooney was targeted due to his role in revoking Nichols' parole and returning him to prison. On the evening of October 10, 1985, Rooney was ambushed while sitting in his car. Two of Nichols' lieutenants, Howard "Pappy" Mason and Chris Williams, drove up to Rooney's vehicle, ...Read More

New York State Division of Parole - Parole Officer Brian F. Rooney

PAROLE OFFICER IS SLAIN IN QUEENS - The New York Times

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