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Patrol Officer Stephen Arkell was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute at a home on Mill Pond Road shortly before 5:00 pm.
He had entered the home with other officers when a male subject opened fire, killing him. The other officers were forced to retreat from the home because of the gunfire.
A short time later a massive explosion and fire destroyed the home. The subject is believed to have been killed in the explosion.
Patrol Officer Arkell had served with the Brentwood Police Department for 17 years.
In January 2020, a bill was proposed to rename Route 125 to Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway in honor of his service.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Arkell gave the Brentwood Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Brentwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Arkell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Stephen is the only officer of Brentwood Police Department remembered here.
Stephen is one of 23 officers killed feloniously in NH, 39% of the 59 remembered there.
Stephen is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Stephen is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2014, 1 officer in NH was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 20 years on record. The heaviest was 1997, with 3.
In 2014, 63 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 119th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2014, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Stephen was 48. Of the 22 killed feloniously in NH whose age is recorded, half were between 32.8 and 54.8; the middle age was 48. Stephen had served 17.3 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
Stephen was 48. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Stephen had served 17.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stephen was 48. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Stephen had served 17.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 17.4% of these deaths in NH; October holds the most, 21.7%. Mondays: 21.7%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Brentwood Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 39% of all 59 deaths in NH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 17.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-W
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