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Incident
Patrolman Donald Stillman was shot and killed after pursuing a suspect who had just sexually assaulted a woman. He was on patrol with a ride along in a residential area, which was under construction, when he noticed a suspicious vehicle parked on the street. Unbeknownst to Patrolman Stillman, the suspect had just finished assaulting the woman he had abducted from a nearby gas station. As he approached the vehicle the victim ran to Patrolman Stillman and the suspect ran into nearby woods along Old Compton Road. Patrolman Stillman pursued him and apprehended him. Before the suspect was handcuffed a struggle ensued. The man gained control of Patrolman Stillman's .38 caliber handgun and shot him twice in the head. The suspect was apprehended the next day. He was convicted of Patrolman Stillman's murder sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Stillman had been with the Henrico County Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Stillman gave the Henrico County Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Stillman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Henrico County Police Department has lost 10 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Donald is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Donald is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Donald 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 1984, 1 officer at Henrico County Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1984, 6 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1984, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1984, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Donald was 28. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Henrico County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 33; the middle age was 32. Donald had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
Donald was 28. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Donald had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 28. 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. Donald had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 28. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Donald had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 20% of these deaths at Henrico County Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 20%.
November holds 7.4% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 16.5%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 10 deaths at Henrico County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 7.4% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Henrico County Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, Donald among them.
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John H. Yarbrough
Jul 6, 1895
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Lewis Ray Beddow
Sep 8, 1946
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Wellford Early Green
Dec 22, 1948
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Jerry Edwin Trimmer
Aug 15, 1966
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Barry Wayne Maham
Aug 8, 1978
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Donald A. Stillman
Nov 8, 1984
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John Patrick Harris
Aug 19, 1994
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William Herman Edwards, III
Feb 2, 1998
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Andre Gerard Booker
Jan 12, 2003
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Trey Marshall Sutton
Mar 31, 2022
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-E
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