Roll of Honor
Arthur W. Stanley
Incident
Location: Ohio Weapon: Handgun Offender: Apprehended
Lieutenant Arthur Stanley was shot and killed in Cleveland, Ohio, while attempting to remove several men from a train at the Broadway Avenue Station near 14th Street.
One of the men drew a handgun and shot him three times, killing him instantly. The suspect was apprehended.
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) June 25th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Stanley served with the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Stanley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Lieutenant Arthur W. Stanley is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Police Department, 4 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arthur W. Stanley's cause is highlighted.
How Arthur W. Stanley Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arthur W. Stanley is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arthur W. Stanley was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
