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Lyle Francis Domico Sr.
Incident
Patrolman Lyle Domico was shot and killed by a suspect who had a grudge against the town's police chief over a previous incident involving the man's use of fireworks. That morning, the suspect had abducted a female acquaintance at gunpoint and ordered her to call the police chief to tell him the man wanted to kill him. When she refused to make the call, the suspect took her to a nearby church. While they were outside of the church, at 2:00 a.m., Patrolman Domico drove by while on patrol. The suspect then forced the woman to follow. They caught up to Patrolman Domico, who had parked on Meadow Street, and the woman parked her vehicle in front of his patrol car. When she and the suspect got out of the car, the woman started to yell that the man had a gun. As she did this, the man approached Patrolman Domico and opened fire on him as he exited his patrol car. He was shot in the chest, abdomen, and groin. His body was found a short time later with his service weapon still in its holster. The suspect was apprehended after a two-day manhunt. He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to serve six to twelve years. Patrolman Domico had served with the Curwensville Borough Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Domico gave the Curwensville Borough Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Curwensville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Domico.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lyle is the only officer of Curwensville Borough Police Department remembered here.
Lyle is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Lyle is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Lyle is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1964, 3 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 61st heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1964, 75 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1964, 76 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 99th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Lyle was 55. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Lyle had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Lyle was 55. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Lyle had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lyle was 55. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lyle had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.9% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 14.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Curwensville Borough Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 27.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
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