The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers . . . Trooper Andrew Sperr New York State Police
New York
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Biographical Info Age: 33 Tour of Duty: 10 years Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Apprehended
Trooper Andrew Sperr was shot and killed while investigating a bank robbery in the town of Big Flats.
Trooper Sperr was canvassing the area around the Chemung Canal Bank which had been robbed. During the canvass, Trooper Sperr came upon the getaway car used in the robbery. As he approached the vehicle, two suspects opened fire. Trooper Sperr was able to return fire, striking both suspects before being mortally wounded.
The suspects both fled the location. One was apprehended at a local hospital when he entered to receive medical aid for his gunshot wounds. The second suspect was apprehended after fleeing to a local motel and then calling police for medical aid. Both suspect are charged with aggravated murder and first degree murder.
Trooper Sperr had served with the New York State Police for ten years.
Agency Contact Information
New York State Police
Public Information Office
1220 Washington Ave Bldg 22
Albany, NY 12226
Phone: (51 319-5100
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NY troopers remove their hats and place them over their hearts as they enter St. Lawrence Church to pay respects to Trooper Andrew Sperr, Monday in Greece, N.Y. Ranks of officers bade a hero's farewell to Sperr, who was killed in a shootout with suspected bank robbers. Related Officer Down (AP Photo/David Duprey)
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NY troopers remove their hats and place them over their hearts as they enter St. Lawrence Church to pay respects to Trooper Andrew Sperr, Monday in Greece, N.Y. Ranks of officers bade a hero's farewell to Sperr, who was killed in a shootout with suspected bank robbers. Related Officer Down (AP Photo/David Duprey)
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