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Corporal Steven Levy was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at the 300 block of Logan Street in Woodbury.
Corporal Levy was a member of a county-wide Critical Incident Team, which had been called to the domestic dispute after the incident turned into a standoff. Corporal Levy entered the home as part of the SWAT team and was attempting to locate the suspect, who was in a closed bedroom.
As Corporal Levy approached the door, the suspect fired, shooting through the door and striking Corporal Levy in the head. Corporal Levy, who was wearing body armor, was transported to a local hospital, where he died at approximately 8:00 a.m.
After the shooting, the suspect committed suicide. The suspect had been convicted of a weapons violation in 1995 and was prohibited from possessing any firearms.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Levy gave the Washington Township Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sewell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Levy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Washington Township Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Steven is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Steven is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Steven 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 1999, 2 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1999, 58 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 133rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1999, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Steven was 35. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Steven had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Steven was 35. 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. Steven had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Steven was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Steven had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.3% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Thursdays: 13.3%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Washington Township Police Department, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Washington Township Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Steven among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-E
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