Roll of Honor
Cuthbert Ezekiel Chapman
Incident
Police Officer Cuthbert Chapman was shot and killed during a robbery while moonlighting at a Wendy's fast-food restaurant in the Sunny Isles Shopping Center in St. Croix.
An armed suspect entered the restaurant at approximately 11:00 pm, jumped over the counter, and demanded money. Officer Chapman drew his service weapon and confronted the man. Three more men entered the restaurant from the rear and opened fire on Officer Chapman from behind, striking him several times.
Despite being seriously wounded, Officer Chapman was able to return fire but did not strike the suspects. The suspects fled the scene without taking any money. Officer Chapman was taken to Luis Hospital where he remained for several days before being flown to a hospital in Puerto Rico. He was expected to recover, but his condition suddenly deteriorated and he succumbed to his wounds.
Two of the suspects were arrested approximately two months after the shooting. The remaining two suspects remained at large but were eventually apprehended approximately 2 years later in the United States. All four men were charged with several charges, including murder.
Officer Chapman had served with the Virgin Islands Police Department for 14 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Chapman gave the Virgin Islands Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charlotte Amalie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Chapman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Cuthbert Ezekiel Chapman is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In STI, 10 of 16 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this state's fallen. That is 62.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Virgin Islands Police Department, 10 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Cuthbert Ezekiel Chapman's cause is highlighted.
How Cuthbert Ezekiel Chapman Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Cuthbert Ezekiel Chapman is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Cuthbert Ezekiel Chapman was killed by gun; unknown type.
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