NYPD officer dies 33 years after he was shot in a theft

NEW YORK — A New York City police officer who spent greater than three many years in a vegetative state after being shot within the head throughout a botched theft has died, officers stated.

Detective Troy Patterson, who was off obligation when he was shot on Jan. 16, 1990, died Saturday, Detectives Endowment Association President Paul DiGiacomo stated Monday.

Patterson was washing his automotive on a road in Brooklyn when he was approached by three younger males who demanded $20, police stated. One of the robbers, who was 15 years previous, shot Patterson.

Patterson suffered a catastrophic harm and spent the following 33 years in what information stories describe as a vegetative state, although supporters held out hope that he would regain consciousness.

NYPD Assistant Chief Judith Harrison stated throughout a vigil for Patterson final yr that she was “hoping for a miracle” greater than 30 years after the capturing.

DiGiacomo, who visited Patterson in his rehabilitation facility, stated the wounded detective might reply with physique actions.

A 27-year-old patrolman when he was shot, Patterson was later promoted to detective.

“He was a very, very respected member of the NYPD,” DiGiacomo stated. “He will be missed.”

Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell stated on Twitter: “The NYPD mourns his loss and extends our continued support to his family & friends.”