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Officer Kozlowski was shot and killed at the scene of a domestic disturbance in which a man had shot his father-in-law. When the officers arrived the suspect shot Officer Kowlowski's partner. Officer Kozlowski tackled the suspect but was shot in the heart and killed. Other officers on the scene returned fire, killing the suspect.
Officer Kozlowski had been with the agency for six months and was survived by his wife and two children.
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Officer Kozlowski had been with the agency for six months and was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Kozlowski served with the Mount Carmel Borough Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Mount Carmel community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Kozlowski.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Peter is the only officer of Mount Carmel Borough Police Department remembered here.
Peter is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Peter is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter 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 1921, 9 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 516 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
Who
Peter was 34. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Peter had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Peter was 34. 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. Peter had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Peter had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.5% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mount Carmel Borough Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 27.3% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-E
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