Terrence McAvoy
NYPD Sergeant who allegedly viewed Weiner laptop evidence. Died one month after the June 2019 cluster.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Terrence McAvoy |
| Died | July 27, 2019 |
| Location of Death | New York, USA |
| Cause of Death | Self-inflicted gunshot wound |
| Official Ruling | Suicide |
| Category | NYPD Officer / Alleged Weiner Laptop Witness |
Assessment: SUSPICIOUS
McAvoy held the rank of Sergeant and died on July 27, 2019 — one month after the four June deaths. His death continued the unprecedented wave of NYPD suicides that year. He is the fifth named officer alleged to have viewed the Weiner laptop who subsequently died.
Circumstances of Death
Sergeant Terrence McAvoy died on July 27, 2019. Limited details about the specific circumstances of his death are available in public records compared to the earlier June deaths, which received extensive national media coverage.
Connection to Weiner Laptop
McAvoy is named in online claims as one of 12 NYPD officers who allegedly viewed files on Anthony Weiner's laptop. These claims have not been independently verified. The FBI, not the NYPD, had formal custody of the laptop.
Why This Death Possibly Raises Questions
- Continued the 2019 NYPD suicide wave one month after the June cluster (Silks, Calabrese, Caddy, Preiss)
- Held the rank of Sergeant — a supervisory position
- Allegedly connected to Weiner laptop examination
- Part of a year in which 10 NYPD officers died by suicide
Related Deaths — NYPD Weiner Laptop Cluster
- Steven Silks — Died June 5, 2019
- Joseph Calabrese — Died June 6, 2019
- Michael Caddy — Died June 14, 2019
- Kevin Preiss — Died June 27, 2019
- Johnny Rios — Died 2019
- Robert Echeverria — Found at his Laurelton home
See also: Jeffrey Epstein | Ghislaine Maxwell
Key Quotes from Media Coverage
"He was an inexorable beacon of knowledge and professionalism. He was more than just a cop, however; a deeply spiritual and intellectual person, Terrance was a once-in-a-lifetime friend. Anyone who knew him will tell you he was the happiest person they knew." — A fellow officer, via Staten Island community tribute (Patch)
"Another tragedy has claimed a member of the Finest far too soon." — Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon (Patch)
"It is okay to feel vulnerable. It is okay if you are facing struggles. And it is okay to seek help from others." — NYPD Commissioner James P. O'Neill (Patch)
See Also
- Steven Silks — NYPD Deputy Chief, first death in the June 2019 cluster
- Joseph Calabrese — NYPD detective, second death in the cluster
- Michael Caddy — NYPD officer, third death in the cluster
- Kevin Preiss — NYPD officer, fourth death in the cluster
- Johnny Rios — NYPD officer, alleged Weiner laptop viewer
- Robert Echeverria — NYPD officer, another alleged Weiner laptop viewer found dead
Other Shocking Stories
- Chester Bennington: Cornell's close friend. Same cause of death. Died on Cornell's birthday. Two months apart.
- Austin Tucker Martin: Armed 21-year-old breached Mar-a-Lago fixated on Epstein files. Shot dead by Secret Service on the property.
- Kate Spade: Hanged three days before Bourdain. Same week as Zorreguieta. Three high-profile hangings in a single week.
- John Deroo: Shot six times in the face.
Sources
- TIME: 10 NYPD Officers Have Died by Suicide in 2019
- CNN: A ninth NYPD officer this year has died by suicide
- Patch: NYPD Sergeant, Former Lacey Resident, Found Dead
- Lutz Live To Tell Foundation: Terrance John McAvoy, 30
- 911 Families Association: Wake for NYPD Sergeant Terrance John McAvoy
- Jersey Shore Online: Former Ocean County Resident, NYPD Sergeant, Dead At 30
- Gothamist: Fifth NYPD Officer Dies By Suicide In Last Two Months
- CBS New York: NYPD Suicides — Another Police Officer Fatally Shoots Himself On Staten Island
- NBC New York: Fifth NYPD Officer Dies by Suicide in the Last Two Months
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Status: Deceased (2019)