Please see statement below by New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Michelle Woodfork regarding the passing of Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney on April 9, 2023:

All of us here at the New Orleans Police Department are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney.

It is always difficult to receive the news of the passing of a fellow officer. Officer Abney was a valued member of the police department who served the community with compassion and professionalism. During his eight years with the department, Officer Abney received a commendation for exemplary performance in the line of duty that saved the life of a citizen as well as the Purple Heart Medal for injuries received in the line of duty.

Officer Abney joined the New Orleans Police Department in 2015. Upon completion of the Academy, he was assigned as a field recruit in the Fifth, Sixth and Eighth districts. In December 2015, he began his permanent assignment in the Eighth District where he continued to serve with distinction until he was wounded. His presence will be greatly missed by all his fellow officers as well as people in the community.

Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Abney during this tragic and difficult time.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.