Police Officer Frank I. Bugdin, Jr., New York City Police Department, New York

Police Officer Frank I. Bugdin, Jr.

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, February 2, 1975

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Frank I. Bugdin, Jr.

Police Officer Frank Bugdin was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to reports of a man firing a gun into the air.

When they arrived on the scene, they saw the suspect and another man in a taxicab on Lexington Avenue, near 51st Street. As Officer Bugdin opened the taxi door, the man inside opened fire, striking Officer Bugdin in the chest. Officer Bugdin and his partner were able to return fire killing the suspect and wounding the man with him.

The suspect and the other man were both New York City Housing Authority police officers.

Officer Bugdin had served with the New York City Police Department for 18 years and was assigned to Midtown Precinct North. His wife and three children survived him.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 18 years
Badge 1134

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

shots fired, weapons violation

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Officer Bugdin,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 2, 2025