Chairman Crowley Statement on the Passing of Heroic NYPD Detective Steven McDonald

(Queens, N.Y.) – Today, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Chairman of the Democratic Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of NYPD Detective Steven McDonald:

“I am heartbroken to learn of NYPD Detective Steven McDonald’s passing. His story captivated an entire city, his courage inspired us all, and his selflessness and forgiveness to the person who shot him over 30 years ago was a lesson in humility that will forever be associated with the name Steven McDonald. Through insurmountable odds, Steven persevered to continue serving New Yorkers in new ways. He helped bring communities together both here and abroad, by reminding us all to appeal to our better selves. His loss will be felt by the countless lives he touched and I express my most sincere condolences to his family and the entire NYPD community during this difficult time.”

Congressman Crowley is the ten-term representative from the 14th Congressional District of New York, which includes sections of Queens and the Bronx. He serves as Chairman of the Democratic Caucus and is a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee in the House of Representatives.