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Patrolman Henry Stoudt was shot and killed while making an arrest at the corner of 11th Street and Pike Street. Patrolman Stoudt had caught the subject trying to burglarize a business when a struggle ensued. The suspect was later apprehended and executed. Patrolman Stoudt had served with the Reading Police Department for eight years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Stoudt gave the Reading Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Reading community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Stoudt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Reading Police Department has lost 9 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Henry is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Henry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1924, 1 officer at Reading Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1924, 16 officers in PA were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Henry was 47. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Reading Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 47; the middle age was 40. Henry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
Henry was 47. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Henry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Henry was 47. 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. Henry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Henry was 47. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Henry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Reading Police Department; September holds the most, 40%. Tuesdays: 20%.
July holds 8% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 9 deaths at Reading Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 27.3% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Reading Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Henry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-W
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