Police Officer- NYPD...gunned down while coming upon a burglary in progress
Police Officer Daniel Enchautegui
New York City Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Saturday, December 10, 2005
Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 yr
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 10, 2005
Weapon Used: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Police Officer Enchautegui was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress while off-duty.
Officer Enchautegui had just returned home after finishing a late shift when he heard breaking glass in the house next door to his. He called 911 to report a possible burglary in progress. He then grabbed his off-duty weapon and went outside to investigate, where he was confronted by two suspects. Officer Enchautegui identified himself as a police officer, when one of the men opened fire with a .357 caliber handgun, striking Officer Enchautegui in the chest. Before he fell, Officer Enchautegui was able to return fire, wounding both suspects.
Officers responding to the scene apprehended both suspects as they were attempting to flee.
Officer Enchautegui was taken to Jacobi Medical Center where he died from his wound.
Officer Enchautegui had served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx.
Agency Contact Information
New York City Police Department
1 Police Plaza
Room 1320
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (646) 610-6700
