On the night of Friday, October 18, 1996, NYPD Lieutenant Federico Narvaez, 40, was shot and killed while on patrol in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. Narvaez and his partner had been flagged down by a woman who said she was being stalked by her mother’s ex-boyfriend. As Narvaez exited the patrol vehicle to investigate, the suspect drew a handgun and fired, striking the lieutenant in the face.

The shooter, identified as 61-year-old Harvey Richardson, fled on foot and was pursued. A running exchange of gunfire ended at a nearby apartment building where Richardson, unable to gain entry, was cornered by officers and fatally shot. Lieutenant Narvaez was taken to Kings County Hospital and died of his injuries. Narvaez had served 17 years with the NYPD; his daughter Katrina later followed him into the department.

If anyone remembers the incident or has information about the events that night, please share what is known.