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Police Officer Stephen House was shot and killed while serving a narcotics search warrant in the residence of a suspected dealer. The homeowner had barricaded himself in his bedroom and when Officer House began to lead the entry team into the bedroom by using a noise/flash diversion device, the occupant began firing through the doorway. Officer House was struck in the left shoulder, which was not protected by his protective vest, and the bullet entered his chest cavity. The subject who shot him was acquitted of murder. Officer House was a member of the Emergency Response Team.
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survivor of a 32 year Law Enforcement career. 11 years at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy followed by 21 years as a Senior Special Agent with US Customs/HSI. I was truely shocked on the evening I learned of Steve's sacrifice. Imagine....the event took place on my Birthday. I hope he is with God. I owe him thanks for his influence in my career path. He will be rembered always !
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer House served with the Titusville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Titusville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer House.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Titusville Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Stephen is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Stephen is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stephen 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 1989, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1989, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1989, 108 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Stephen was 36. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36.
Stephen was 36. 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.
Stephen was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
February holds 7.8% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Wednesdays: 11.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Titusville Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.7% 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, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Titusville Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Stephen among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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