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Police Officer Marcia Stella succumbed to complications of injuries sustained four years earlier while attempting to break up a fight at a local high school.
During the incident she suffered an injured neck and shoulder, as well as rupturing several vertebrae. She never fully recovered and passed away from complications of the injuries.
Officer Stella had served with the Stamford Police Department for 10 years and was assigned as a school resource officer.
Survivors
She was survived by her husband, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Stella gave the Stamford Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Stamford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Stella.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Stamford Police Department has lost 5 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Marcia is one of 74 officers killed feloniously in CT, 43.8% of the 169 remembered there.
Marcia is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Marcia 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 2008, 1 officer in CT was killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 4.
In 2008, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2008, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Marcia was 32. Of the 70 killed feloniously in CT whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 46.5; the middle age was 39. Marcia had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 10.5 years.
Marcia was 32. 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. Marcia had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Marcia was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Marcia had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8.1% of these deaths in CT; May holds the most, 13.5%. Sundays: 13.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Stamford Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 43.8% of all 169 deaths in CT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 6.8% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
Her people
Stamford Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Marcia among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-W
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