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William F. Flood, a 37-year-old police officer with the New York City Police Department, tragically lost his life on December 21, 1977, in Harlem, Manhattan. Officer Flood was off-duty at the time of his death. He was entering a building on Nichols Avenue with another individual when they were followed by a suspect who attempted to rob them. During the robbery attempt, Officer Flood tried to arrest the suspect but was shot and killed in the process. The weapon used in the incident was a .25 cali ...Read More
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William F. Flood
Male
White / Caucasian
Manhattan---harlem
NY
1977-12-21
37
William
Flood
11/17/2025







