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Gary R. Stymiloski
Incident
Officer Gary Stymiloski was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle for a traffic infraction. As Officer Stymiloski waited for the license check to come back, the suspect exited his vehicle and shot him. The suspect then stole the officer's patrol car, with Officer Stymiloski's body still inside. After ditching the patrol car, the suspect fled to Canada, where he was arrested. While being transported back to Westchester by New York State police, the suspect attempted to escape and was shot and killed by State Troopers. Officer Stymiloski had served with the Westchester County Department of Public Safety for 3 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Stymiloski gave the Westchester County Department of Public Safety 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Stymiloski.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Westchester County Department of Public Safety has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Gary is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Gary is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gary 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 1985, 2 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1985, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1985, 125 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gary was 27. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Gary had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Gary was 27. 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. Gary had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gary was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gary had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Sundays: 13.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Westchester County Department of Public Safety, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 27.9% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Westchester County Department of Public Safety has 2 officers remembered here, Gary among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-E
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