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Donald Roy Stockburger
Incident
Deputy Stockburger died on September 23, 1997, as a result of injuries sustained when he was shot on December 11, 1990. Deputy Stockburger was assisting in stopping a man suspected of stealing items from several vehicles. The suspect was in a stolen vehicle at the time of the stop and had several guns. The suspect was convicted of Deputy Stockburger's murder and sentenced to life in prison. Deputy Stockburger had served with the Pecos County Sheriff's Department for ten years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Stockburger gave the Pecos County Sheriff's Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Stockton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Stockburger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pecos County Sheriff's Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Donald is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Donald is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Donald 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 1997, 4 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 143rd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1997, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1997, 93 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Donald was 63. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Donald had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Donald was 63. 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. Donald had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 63. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Donald had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Tuesdays: 11.2%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Pecos County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Pecos County Sheriff's Department has 5 officers remembered here, Donald among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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