Crime & Safety

Funeral Held For NYPD Officer Killed By Friendly Fire

Brian Mulkeen served in the NYPD for almost seven years.

Michael Woyton's profile picture
Michael Woyton, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Officer Brian Mulkeen, who grew up in Monroe and was living in Yorktown, was killed while on duty in the Bronx on Sunday.
Officer Brian Mulkeen, who grew up in Monroe and was living in Yorktown, was killed while on duty in the Bronx on Sunday. (Image from NYPD/Twitter)

YORKTOWN, NY — The funeral of NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen was held Friday in the Orange County town where he grew up. The 33-year-old Yorktown resident was killed by friendly fire in the Bronx a week ago during a struggle with an armed man.

James P. O'Neill, commissioner of the NYPD, said Mulkeen is gone but will never be forgotten.

"Because as long as the NYPD exists we will forever honor him, every day, by continuing the work he died doing," he said. "Like Brian did we vow to always stand against fear, violence and anyone who dares threaten us."

Find out what's happening in Yorktown-Somersfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Mulkeen served in the NYPD for almost seven years. He transitioned from the financial industry to law enforcement, according to his obituary.

He is survived by his parents Camille and Brian and his siblings Erin and Eric.

Find out what's happening in Yorktown-Somersfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Mulkeen was living in Yorktown with his girlfriend who is also an NYPD police officer.

Find and “Like” Hudson Valley Patches' Facebook Pages.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Yorktown-Somers