Name : Gadell, Scott 

Rank: P.O.
Shield #: 27037 Command: 101 Pct.
Date of Death: 1986-06-28   Cause of Death: Shot by perptrator-Investigation
     
 Officer Gadell was shot and killed while he and his partner were in a foot pursuit. The officer chased the suspect into an alley and exchanged shots. As Officer Gadell was reloading his revolver the suspect was able to come up behind him and shot and killed him. The suspect fled but was apprehended two months later.

As a result of this shooting the NYPD authorized the use of speed loaders for its members.

Officer Gadell had been with the agency for three years.   
 
     
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Comments from Friends    
     
I was a good friend of Scott's father, and remember reading of this terrible tradjedy.I am sure Scott was a wonderful human being, knowing that his father is. GOD LESS. yOUR FRIEND FOR LFE----JEZZY
— vinny jezzy gesuele
I knew Scott from the Academy, he so wanted to be a police officer and was so full of energy. The class of 84-09 will always miss you. Ret.Det.Jerry Kelleher
— Jerry Kelleher
you were never forgotten im retired and telling my son about you right now thought about you rvery time they tried to turn on the dome light you know i never let them rest in peace partner
— bobby b
I was lucky to have known Scott from the 300th Medical Detactment in Bellmore. Scott gave me the application to join the NYPD, for which I'm grateful. RIP buddy...Miss ya
— Wes Sosna
I was former NYPD before I changed careers to Nassau County Corrections. While I've never met Scott, I can say his brother Jeff keeps his spirit alive and well. May God bless them both.
— David Williams
Scott was my cousins son, he was a lovely child and a wonderful young man. He had so much to offer this world
— Arlene May Gold
rest in peace.
— sjs
Posted: November 7, 2006, 7:39 am
I was an active Police Officer when Scott Gadell was killed. I recall the incident quite well and even though I have never met him personally, feel I know him through the eyes of his dear friend Roosevelt Divine, whom i had the pleasure of working with in Manhattan South Narcotics. Most recently I have befriended Scott's younger brother Jeff who expresses an undying effort to keep his brother's memory alive and assist other families of Police Officers who gave their lives in the Line Of Duty. May God Bless The Gadell Family for their loyalty to brother Officers and may Scott rest in peace.......
— Det. Louis A. Balestrieri, (retired)
Posted: December 5, 2006, 6:39 pm
I walked many footpost with Scott in NSU-18 He was a great cop and a great friend he is missed but not forgotten and when I walked those footpost by myself I knew that I was was being watched over by him and that I was not alone.
— John Giglia
Posted: May 9, 2007, 10:32 am
I DID NOT KNOW SCOTT BUT I BELIEVE HE GRADUATED CAME ON WITH ME IN JULY 1984.SCOTT WAS KILLED WHEN I WORKED IN THE 113 PCT.I REMEMBER HOW HIS SACRAFICE MADE ME MORE SO VERY PROUD TO BE A POLICE OFFICER AND TO HAVE WORN THE SAME NYPD UNFIFORM AS TRUE HERO SUCH AS SCOTT GADELL.I STILL TRY TO CARRY ON YOUR SPIRIT AS A SCPD DETECTIVE TODAY.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.THANKS FOR WATCHING OVER US ALL.GENE LOPEZ FORMER NYPD.
— GENE LOPEZ
Posted: February 10, 2009, 12:34 am
Scott was a beautiful soul & a wonderful person, who loved unconditionally. my family & I were blessed to have had him in our lives..my forever friend Scott I Love You.
— cynthia delano
Posted: June 15, 2009, 9:48 pm
I knew Scott, as a member of the 300th Medical Det, Army Reserve. He lived almost around the corner from the drill the base in Bellmore, L.I. He joined the unit when he was a young NYP Housing cop. He was a young and happy go lucky kid, brought his motorcycle to unit a couple of times. He was so happy to transfer to NYPD. He was assigned to 101st Pct, Far Rockaway. I drove a bus from Long Beach to Far Rockaway, and he on a couple of occasions see me driving and pull me over to say Hi. I shared many hours at drills with him, for some reason I was thinking of him and checked his name out on google; Just wanted to honor him with his rememberance, with a note and a tear. Gone but not forgotten, Shalom
— Arthur M. Hirsch
Posted: July 22, 2009, 8:18 am
Think of you often Scott, you remain the pride of Wantagh
— Kerry Brennan
Posted: January 18, 2010, 2:47 am
One of my best friends from High School, Scott will be greatly missed
— Jeffrey Segal
Posted: April 22, 2010, 2:25 am
He was my Buddy in the Academy and after that we went our seperate ways, I will allways remember U Scott and my Son who will soon be one of us will remember you.. May God Comfort You & Your Family allways
— Tony Q
Posted: June 7, 2010, 9:15 am
R.I.P
— RC
Posted: June 28, 2010, 5:30 pm
I met Scott 2 days before his death. We were both at Peninsulla General with EDP's or prisioners. I can't remember which. But we spent a few hours together. That should have been the start of a long friendship. I was working a 4X12 and was shocked to get the news. You are gone but not forgotten. God Bless you Scott.
— Brian Wall
Posted: June 30, 2010, 8:54 pm

 

 

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