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Harry R. Ryman, a 43-year-old off-duty NYPD officer, was tragically killed on August 14, 1980, in Brooklyn, New York. The incident occurred around 3:40 a.m. when Ryman heard a commotion outside his home and discovered three men attempting to steal his neighbor's car. Acting on his duty as a police officer, Ryman confronted the suspects and identified himself as law enforcement. In the ensuing confrontation, one of the suspects produced a handgun and shot Ryman three times. Despite being rushed t ...Read More
Victim Details

Harry R. Ryman

Male

White / Caucasian

Brooklyn

NY

1980-08-14

43

Harry

Ryman

11/24/2025