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Ryan Eugene Cappelletty
Incident
Police Officer Ryan Cappelletty was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to reports of gunshots at 3014 South Ridge Drive shortly before 7:00 am.
When the officers arrived they encountered a suspect with a gun standing in the front lawn of a home. The suspect opened fire on the officers, who returned fire.
Officer Cappelletty and the suspect were both fatally wounded. Officer Cappelletty was transported to CJW Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Cappelletty had graduated from the academy only five months earlier.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
In Our Keeping
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Cappelletty served with the Chesterfield County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chesterfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Cappelletty.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chesterfield County Police Department has lost 5 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Ryan is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Ryan is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Ryan is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2003, 7 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 2003, 64 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2003, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Ryan was 23. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Ryan had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ryan was 23. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Ryan had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ryan was 23. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ryan had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 9.2% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 9.9%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Chesterfield County Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 10.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Chesterfield County Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Ryan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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