U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Stephen Dmytryk
1993
Stephen Dmytryk served the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years. Stephen served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Dmytryk was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery in progress in the 1900 block of Spring Garden Avenue. Officer Dmytryk and his partner were working a plainclothes Robbery detail when they both witnessed the robbery outside a bank. As the officers approached, the suspect fled on foot. While pursuing the suspect, the suspect opened fire on Officer Dmytryk and his partner, striking Officer Dmytryk in the head, and chest. The suspect was shot and killed in exchange of gunfire with Officer Dmytryk's partner and responding officers. Officer Dmytryk was a U.S Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam war and was a Purple Heart recipient. He had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his daughter and son.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1966 – 1969
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Police Officer
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