Police Officer Cecil Frank Sledge, New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer Cecil Frank Sledge

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, January 28, 1980

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Cecil Frank Sledge

Police Officer Cecil Sledge was shot and killed while making a traffic stop at Flatlands Avenue and 78th Street in Brooklyn.

Officer Sledge recognized the subject as being wanted in connection to a robbery that had occurred the previous day. Officer Sledge was shot when he approached the vehicle. As he fell to the ground, his gun belt became entangled on the car, and he was dragged approximately one-quarter mile before falling free.

The subject, who had been out on parole, was apprehended after taking an elderly woman hostage in her own home.

The man was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life. He was denied parole in September 2014, 2016, and again on September 2022.

Officer Sledge was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the New York City Police Department for 12 years and was assigned to the 69th Precinct. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 12 years
Badge 4438
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 25 years to life

robbery, traffic stop

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I’m from Officer Sledge’s hometown of Roanoke,Alabama. I knew officer Sledge and his father and brother, Calvin. My father and Officer Sledge’s father were friends.
Tonight I heard of the murder of a NY police officer I thought of Cecil. My hope is they keep his killer in prison until the day he draws his last breath and sentenced to an eternity in hell.

Frank Royston
Knew Cecil when he was growing up in Roanoke, Alabama

July 29, 2025