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Cuthbert Ezekiel Chapman
Incident
Police Officer Cuthbert Chapman was shot and killed during a robbery while moonlighting at a Wendy's fast-food restaurant in the Sunny Isles Shopping Center in St. Croix.
An armed suspect entered the restaurant at approximately 11:00 pm, jumped over the counter, and demanded money. Officer Chapman drew his service weapon and confronted the man. Three more men entered the restaurant from the rear and opened fire on Officer Chapman from behind, striking him several times.
Despite being seriously wounded, Officer Chapman was able to return fire but did not strike the suspects. The suspects fled the scene without taking any money. Officer Chapman was taken to Luis Hospital where he remained for several days before being flown to a hospital in Puerto Rico. He was expected to recover, but his condition suddenly deteriorated and he succumbed to his wounds.
Two of the suspects were arrested approximately two months after the shooting. The remaining two suspects remained at large but were eventually apprehended approximately 2 years later in the United States. All four men were charged with several charges, including murder.
Officer Chapman had served with the Virgin Islands Police Department for 14 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Chapman gave the Virgin Islands Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charlotte Amalie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Chapman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Virgin Islands Police Department has lost 15 officers; 10 of them killed feloniously.
Cuthbert is one of 10 officers killed feloniously in STI, 62.5% of the 16 remembered there.
Cuthbert is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Cuthbert is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2004, 1 officer at Virgin Islands Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2004, 1 officer in STI was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2004, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2004, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 83rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Cuthbert was 43. Of the 10 killed feloniously at Virgin Islands Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29.3 and 42.8; the middle age was 37.5. Cuthbert had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Cuthbert was 43. Of the 10 killed feloniously in STI whose age is recorded, half were between 29.3 and 42.8; the middle age was 37.5. Cuthbert had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Cuthbert was 43. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Cuthbert had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Cuthbert was 43. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Cuthbert had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 10% of these deaths at Virgin Islands Police Department; January holds the most, 20%. Mondays: 30%.
April holds 10% of these deaths in STI; January holds the most, 20%. Mondays: 30%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 15 deaths at Virgin Islands Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 16 deaths in STI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 20% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Virgin Islands Police Department has 15 officers remembered here, Cuthbert among them.
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Lionel Emanuel Isaac
May 18, 1948
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Leopold Emanuel Fredericks, Jr.
Aug 28, 1963
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Leroy Alvaro Swan Feb 26, 1965
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Rudel Albert Parrott Jul 1, 1971
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Allan Williams Oct 29, 1971
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Patrick Emmanuel Sweeney, Sr.
Oct 27, 1975
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Wilbur Horatio Francis Jul 30, 1977
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Richard Nicolas Callwood
Dec 29, 1980
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Dexter L. Mardenborough
Jan 27, 1991
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Steven Alexis Hodge
Mar 27, 1994
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Cuthbert Ezekiel Chapman
Apr 26, 2004
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Ariel Anton Frett
Feb 8, 2007
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Akeem Basil Newton
Jan 20, 2008
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Colvin Terrance Georges, Sr.
Sep 29, 2012
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Delberth Phipps, Jr.
Jul 4, 2023
Where
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