ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Local police agencies are remembering the service and sacrifice of Rochester Police Officer Daryl Pierson. Wednesday marks 11 years since he was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Officer Pierson was shot while chasing a suspect on Hudson Avenue on September 3, 2014. He died just over an hour later at Rochester General Hospital.
The 32-year-old left behind a wife and two children. The man who killed Officer Pierson, Thomas Johnson III, is currently serving life in prison without the possibility of parole.
In a post on X, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter said Officer Pierson’s service will never be forgotten and his honor endures.
In Memory of Officer Daryl R. Pierson. At just 32, he gave his life in service to Rochester, leaving behind a wife and two young children. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, his honor endures. The suspect he pursued had been paroled only 3 weeks earlier. Lest we forget. pic.twitter.com/3QI5wi8BWt
— Todd Baxter (@Sheriff_Baxter) September 3, 2025The Rochester Police Department said Officer Pierson served with courage and integrity, protecting the community with unwavering commitment.
Today, we honor fallen Officer Daryl Pierson. Officer Pierson served with courage and integrity, protecting our community with unwavering commitment. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched.We will never forget your service. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/vRZT5ZGKyf
— Rochester NY Police (@RochesterNYPD) September 3, 2025The Locust Club, the union that represents RPD officers, is asking the community to remember the service of Officer Pierson, who died while protecting the people of Rochester.
11 years ago, Daryl Pierson hugged his kids and went to work. He was killed that night, while working to protect the people of Rochester.We remember him everyday. This anniversary, we are asking you to remember him and his dedication to service. Daryl Pierson EOW 9/3/2014 pic.twitter.com/9lQSDVEvoH
— Rochester Police Locust Club (@ROCLocustClub) September 3, 2025The Irondequoit Police Department says they’ll never forget Officer Pierson’s service.
11 years ago you were murdered while serving this community. We will never forget. pic.twitter.com/U8bkp1OW8F
— Irondequoit Police (@IrondequoitPD) September 3, 2025Police agencies remember RPD Officer Daryl Pierson, killed in line of duty 11 years ago WHEC.com.
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