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Incident
Officer Harry Storem and Chief Frank Chadwick were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a bank robbery suspect near Alderton. Law enforcement officers in the area were given the suspect and vehicle description that had fled after robbing the Orting State Bank at gunpoint. Officer Storem and Chief Chadwick passed the vehicle on Orting-Sumner Highway. They turned around and attempted to pull the driver over. The suspect refused to stop and led the officers on a pursuit before stopping on Riverside East. When the officers approached the suspect, he opened fire on them, striking Officer Storem in the wrist. Chief Chadwick attempted to exit the driver's side of the vehicle but was struck just above the collarbone. As Officer Storem tried to regain control of his weapon after being shot, the suspect shot him in the head. The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on April 6, 1943. Officer Storem had served with the Puyallup Police Department for at least three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and three sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Storem gave the Puyallup Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Puyallup community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Storem.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Puyallup Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Harold is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Harold is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harold is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1935, 8 officers in WA were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1935, 156 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harold was 42. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Harold had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Harold was 42. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Harold had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harold was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harold had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 10.7% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Mondays: 12.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Puyallup Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Puyallup Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Harold among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-E
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