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Patrolman Jack Capozzi suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a fight call at a local bar located at the intersection of Lowry Avenue and Division Street.
Patrolman Capozzi suddenly collapsed as he broke up the fight between two men with another officer.
He was transported to Jeannette District Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Patrolman Capozzi had served with the Jeannette City Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his aunt and uncle.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Capozzi gave the Jeannette City Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jeannette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Capozzi.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Jeannette City Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Allen is one of 118 officers lost to cardiac events in PA, 9.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Allen is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Allen is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1978, 2 officers in PA were lost to cardiac events, the 11th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1957, with 5.
In 1978, 19 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1978, 19 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 12th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Allen was 35. Of the 118 lost to cardiac events in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48. Allen had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 15.4 years.
Allen was 35. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Allen had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Allen was 35. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Allen had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
October holds 8.5% of these deaths in PA; January holds the most, 11%. Wednesdays: 15.3%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
October holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Jeannette City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.9% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Jeannette City Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Allen among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-W
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