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Chief Steffes died of serious head injuries he sustained in a fight with the owner of a local bar. The owner told police that he and Chief Steffes were arguing outside the bar about the 1:00 a.m. closing ordinance when the chief stepped backwards; stumbled on a damaged section of the sidewalk; fell and hit his head on the curb. The suspect was charged with manslaughter. He was acquitted at his trial on July 16, 1942.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Steffes gave the Chilton Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Steffes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Anton is the only officer of Chilton Police Department remembered here.
Anton is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Anton is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anton is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1942, 2 officers in WI were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1942, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1942, 120 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Anton was 76. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. Anton had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
Anton was 76. 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. Anton had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Anton was 76. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Anton had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 6.3% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Sundays: 15.7%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Chilton Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-W
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