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Patrolman George Ambrosio was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver on the Trenton Freeway, near the Southard Street Bridge. He was directing traffic at the scene of an earlier accident when he was struck at approximately 2:15 am and dragged 300 feet. The 24-year-old subject was charged with death by vehicle, reckless driving, and DWI. He was released after posting a $1,000 bond. Patrolman Ambrosio had served with the Trenton Police Department for seven years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Ambrosio gave the Trenton Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Trenton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Ambrosio.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Trenton Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1979, 1 officer at Trenton Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1979, 6 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1979, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1979, 153 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 28. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Trenton Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 36; the middle age was 29. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 28. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
George was 28. 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. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Trenton Police Department; November holds the most, 20%. Saturdays: 20%.
December holds 8.7% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Saturdays: 10.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Trenton Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Trenton Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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