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Detective William Feitz was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity.
Detective Feitz and his partner observed a suspicious vehicle driving through Camden. They followed the vehicle for 15 minutes as it circled around the town aimlessly. When the vehicle finally parked, three men exited and walked down the block and entered a house. Detective Feitz and his partner waited for several minutes, and then Detective Feitz decided to approach the house.
When Detective Feitz entered the house, he observed the three men holding up the occupants. As Detective Feitz turned to call to his partner, one of the suspects opened fire, striking him in the back, killing him.
One of the suspects was latter apprehended and sentenced to death. He was executed in New Jersey's electric chair on June 2, 1936.
Detective Feitz had served with the Camden Police Department for six years, and was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and mother.
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Detective Feitz had served with the Camden Police Department for six years, and was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Feitz gave the Camden Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Camden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Feitz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Camden Police Department has lost 13 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1934, 1 officer at Camden Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 3.
In 1934, 2 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 31. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Camden Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 23 and 30; the middle age was 26. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 1.6 years.
William was 31. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
William was 31. 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. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 28.6% of these deaths at Camden Police Department; July holds the most, 42.9%. Sundays: 14.3%.
September holds 23.9% of these deaths in NJ, more than any other month. Sundays: 13.3%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 53.8% of all 13 deaths at Camden Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 2.7% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Camden Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, William among them.
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Allen I. Palmer
Sep 24, 1917
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Harry Adams Corson Oct 17, 1918
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Frederick K. Broome Oct 17, 1918
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William T. Feitz
Sep 2, 1934
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Leon F. Puszcykowski Oct 23, 1939
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George F. Jefferis Sep 5, 1951
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Carmin Fuscellaro, Jr.
Feb 4, 1961
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George E. Schultz, Jr.
Jul 5, 1969
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Charles W. Sutman
Jul 5, 1969
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Rand J. Chandler
Sep 2, 1969
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Elwood Louis Ridge
Jul 2, 1973
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Stuart L. Roberts
Oct 1, 1975
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Leroy George Palmer
Dec 24, 2019
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