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Incident
Inspector Raymond Giacomelli was shot and killed while conducting a murder investigation at 2124 Abbott Avenue.
He had gone to a home to conduct an investigation into a murder that had occurred at the house the previous week. While he was inside the house, which was believed to be vacant, he was surprised by the suspect, who was a recent parolee. The suspect shot him execution-style. Inspector Giacomelli's body was found inside the home by another inspector who had arranged to meet him at the scene.
The suspect fled the scene but was shot and killed during a shootout with police two nights later when officers located him in Modesto after receiving a tip on his whereabouts.
Inspector Giacomelli had been a member of the Pittsburg Police Department for 23 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two teenage daughters.
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23 years. You could have gone home.
Inspector Giacomelli gave the Pittsburg Police Department 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Pittsburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Inspector Giacomelli.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pittsburg Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Raymond is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Raymond is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Raymond 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 2003, 8 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 2003, 64 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2003, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Raymond was 46. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. Raymond had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Raymond was 46. 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. Raymond had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Raymond was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Raymond had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.1% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 12%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Pittsburg Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.4% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Pittsburg Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Raymond among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
What is kept
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