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Patrolman Charles DeTulleo suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing a hit-and-run suspect. He suffered the heart attack at the intersection of Fourth Street and Industrial Highway. A citizen took him to Taylor Hospital where he died a short time later. Patrolman DeTulleo had been with the agency for 3 years and had previously served as an officer for the Ridley Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and teenage son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman DeTulleo gave the Eddystone Borough Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Eddystone community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman DeTulleo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Charles is the only officer of Eddystone Borough Police Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 118 officers lost to cardiac events in PA, 9.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Charles is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1957, 5 officers in PA were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 1957, 12 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1957, 12 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Charles was 44. Of the 118 lost to cardiac events in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48. Charles had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 15.4 years.
Charles was 44. 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. Charles had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Charles was 44. 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. Charles had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
August holds 4.2% of these deaths in PA; January holds the most, 11%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
August holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
August holds 8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Eddystone Borough Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-E
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