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Harry Ryman

Case from Brooklyn, NY dated Aug 14, 1980

Victim Details

Harry R. Ryman

Male

White / Caucasian

Brooklyn

NY

1980-08-14

43

Harry

Ryman

07/13/2026

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In the early morning hours of August 14, 1980, the quiet of a Brooklyn street was shattered by the sound of gunfire, ending the life of a dedicated public servant. Harry Ryman, a 43-year-old male, was an off-duty New York City Police Officer at the time. A 17-year veteran of the force, he was awakened by noises outside his Marine Park home. Upon investigating, he discovered three men attempting to steal his neighbor's car.

Identifying himself as a police officer, Ryman attempted to interv ...
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  • Slain NYPD cop Harry Ryman's family angered over killer's release
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