The New York City Police Department and the communities it serves are mourning the loss of Police Officer Angel Acevedo, a three-year member of the NYPD assigned to Transit Bureau District 20.
His passing, confirmed on May 24, 2026, has sent waves of grief through his precinct, his softball community, and the many lives he touched both in and out of uniform.
Acevedo leaves behind his wife, Janet, and two young children, Damien, 11, and Amy, 3. To those who knew him, he was far more than a badge number.
He was a husband who showed up, a father who loved deeply, a son, and a brother in blue who earned the respect of everyone around him through quiet dedication and an unshakeable sense of duty.
His colleagues at the NYPD Hispanic Society described him as someone who served with courage, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the people of New York City.
In three years on the force, Acevedo consistently put himself in some of the most demanding situations, protecting strangers without hesitation and without complaint.
That willingness to sacrifice, day after day, is the kind of service that rarely makes headlines but defines what it truly means to wear the uniform.
A Brotherhood Beyond the Badge
Outside of his responsibilities as an officer, Angel Acevedo found his second home on the softball diamond.
A first baseman and pitcher for the Los Royals, he was known throughout the community as one of the most passionate and fiercely competitive players to step onto any field.
But what made him stand out was not just his ability. It was his energy, his humor, and the way people naturally gravitated toward him.
The Selden Oilers, a rival team that knew him well, released a heartfelt tribute calling him a tremendous teammate and a great friend.
One of the team’s organizers, known in the community as King Daddy, spoke openly about the playful trash talk that defined their relationship, whether it was mid-game, post-game, or during late-night podcast recordings.
“There was always laughter, competition, and respect,” he wrote. That combination, rare and genuine, is what those in the softball world say they will miss most.
A Community Rallies for His Children
In the days following his death, the response from both the law enforcement community and the public has been immediate and overwhelming.
Beyond The Badge NY, in coordination with the NYPD Hispanic Society and fundraising platform Fund the First, launched a campaign to support Damien and Amy during what their family describes as an unimaginable loss.
The fundraiser, which set an initial goal of $15,000, surpassed that figure within hours of going live, ultimately raising more than $18,000 from over 229 donors as of this writing.
The outpouring reflects the depth of connection Acevedo had built across multiple communities, from fellow officers to softball teammates to strangers moved by the story of two young children left without their father.
Those wishing to contribute can visit fundthefirst.com and search for the campaign organized on behalf of the Acevedo family. Angel Acevedo was a hero in life. The people who loved him are making sure his children know that the world recognized it, too.
