U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Alfred W. Steinat
1963
Alfred W. Steinat served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Private Aflred Steinat was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of Route 3 and Route 450, approximately five miles from Bowie. Unbeknownst to Private Steinat, the subject had just left a service shop without paying for a repair bill. As Private Steinat spoke with the man in the front seat of the patrol car, he was shot in the chest by the man, who was armed with a .45 caliber handgun. Despite being mortally wounded, Private Steinat pursued the suspect a short distance and returned fire. He collapsed as he attempted to get back into his patrol car. The man later committed suicide. Private Steinat had served with the Prince George's County Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Prince George's County Police Department
Private
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
42
Grave
1542
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