Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Stephen Arnold succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on January 26th, 2016, while serving a search warrant and arrest warrant in the 3500 block of Douglas Street in New Orleans.
He and other members of a DEA Task Force had knocked on the home's door and announced themselves but did not receive a response. As they forced entry into the home the wanted subject opened fire from inside, striking Detective Arnold five times.
The man was taken into custody and pleaded guilty to federal charges as a result of the narcotics investigation and of shooting Detective Arnold.
Detective Arnold remained in a coma until passing away from his wounds on May 23rd, 2021.
Detective Arnold had served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for 12 years and was assigned to the DEA Task Force.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and two sisters.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Arnold gave the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Harvey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Arnold.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Stephen Christopher Arnold 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, 12 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Stephen Christopher Arnold's cause is highlighted.
How Stephen Christopher Arnold Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 35 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Stephen Christopher Arnold is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Stephen Christopher Arnold was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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