William J. Stoeffel
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Patrolman

William J. Stoeffel

Accident
End of Watch October 8, 1928
Age 31
Badge 15371
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Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman William Stoeffel was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol. On Oct. 8, 1928 Patrolman Stoffel was on patrol duty on South Street, near Pike Street in Manhattan, when he observed an automobile approaching at a reckless rate of speed. In attempting to halt it, he was struck and received injuries that resulted in his death. Patrolman Stoeffel was assigned to the 4th Precinct, the present day 5th Precinct.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Stoeffel served with the New York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Stoeffel.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location New York, NY
Platform Identity nypd.newyork.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch October 8, 1928
Age 31
Badge Number 15371
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident

The Sacrifice · Accident

William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1928, 103 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

William was 31. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36.

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When

October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.

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His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.

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Where

Patrolman William J. Stoeffel

New York City Police Department · End of Watch October 8, 1928

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-E

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