U.S. Air Force · United States 
Stanley Rhem
1991
Stanley Delano Rhem served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Stanley also served in the U.S. Air Force. Stanley served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Captain Rhem was shot and killed while chasing two men attempting a robbery at West 144th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. Four days later a tip led to the arrest of the suspects who were charged with armed robbery and second degree murder. Captain Rhem had been with the department for 19 years and was survived by his wife and two children. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Survivors
Captain Rhem had been with the department for 19 years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1966 – 1970
U.S. Air Force
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
New York City Department of Correction
Captain
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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