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Incident
Patrolman Edward Stever was shot and killed near the intersection of Buffalo Street and Main Street while attempting to question a suspicious person at approximately 1:30 am.
He had followed the man for several blocks. When he asked the man to stop the subject suddenly turned and shot him twice in the chest. Patrolman Stever was taken to a local doctor where he succumbed to his wounds several hours later.
The subject fled the scene and was never apprehended.
Patrolman Stever had only served with the Elkland Borough Police Department for three weeks.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two young children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Stever served with the Elkland Borough Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Elkland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Stever.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Edward is the only officer of Elkland Borough Police Department remembered here.
Edward is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1922, 11 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 38. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Edward had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Edward was 38. 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. Edward had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.4% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Elkland Borough Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun; .25 caliber, 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; .25 caliber, in 0.2% 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; .25 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .25 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Where
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