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Constable Sam Stepp was shot and killed as he and an El Paso County deputy sheriff attempted to arrest two men suspected of robbing a citizen.
The robbery victim had immediately notified Constable Stepp, who requested assistance from the deputy. As the two lawmen and the victim returned the scene of the crime, they encountered the two suspects.
After the victim identified the two men, Constable Stepp informed them they would be placed under arrest. One of the suspects complied, but the second suspect produced a pistol and shot Constable Stepp three times. Despite being mortally wounded, Constable Stepp returned fire and fatally shot the man. The deputy transported Constable Stepp to Providence Hospital, where he died the following day.
Because the two suspects were US Army soldiers, a military policeman took the remaining suspect into custody. The man was charged with murder following Constable Stepp's death.
Constable Stepp was survived by his wife, parents, five brothers, and three sisters.
Survivors
Constable Stepp was survived by his wife, parents, five brothers, and three sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Stepp served with the El Paso County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the El Paso community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Stepp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
El Paso County Constable's Office - Precinct 1 has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Samuel is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Samuel is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Samuel is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1920, 14 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Samuel was 33. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Samuel was 33. 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.
Samuel was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
January holds 7.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at El Paso County Constable's Office - Precinct 1. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 66.7% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
El Paso County Constable's Office - Precinct 1 has 3 officers remembered here, Samuel among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-W
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