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Sheriff Henry Steadman succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while arresting a man for car theft.
The suspect shot Sheriff Steadman as he searched the suspect. The man had concealed a handgun in his sock, and it was missed when other officers initially searched him.
The suspect was convicted of Sheriff Steadman's murder and executed on July 23, 1931.
Sheriff Steadman had served with the Schoharie County Sheriff's Department for 6 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Steadman served with the Schoharie County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Schoharie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Steadman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Schoharie County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Henry is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Henry is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1930, 13 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1930, 239 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1930, 241 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Henry was 51. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Henry had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Henry was 51. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Henry had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Henry was 51. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Henry had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.1% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Schoharie County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21.5% 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 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Schoharie County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Henry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
What is kept
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