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U.S. Army · United States 
Steven Floyd
2017
Steven Romell Floyd Sr. served the U.S. Army for 7 years. Steven also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Lieutenant Steven Floyd was killed during a 20-hour hostage situation at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware.
A large group of inmates took Lieutenant Floyd and three other prison employees hostage during a riot in Building C. A tactical response team made entry into the prison approximately 20 hours later and located Lieutenant Floyd's body. The other prison employees were rescued.
Approximately 120 inmates housed in Building C at the time remained in custody.
On November 20th, 2018, the riot's leader was convicted of first-degree felony murder.
Lieutenant Floyd, a U.S. Army veteran, had served with the Delaware Department of Correction for 16 years. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on Friday, February 3rd, 2017.
Eight years ago today but no passage of time will ever erase your service, your memory and your heroism from that day.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
February 2nd, 2025
A large group of inmates took Lieutenant Floyd and three other prison employees hostage during a riot in Building C. A tactical response team made entry into the prison approximately 20 hours later and located Lieutenant Floyd's body. The other prison employees were rescued.
Approximately 120 inmates housed in Building C at the time remained in custody.
On November 20th, 2018, the riot's leader was convicted of first-degree felony murder.
Lieutenant Floyd, a U.S. Army veteran, had served with the Delaware Department of Correction for 16 years. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on Friday, February 3rd, 2017.
Eight years ago today but no passage of time will ever erase your service, your memory and your heroism from that day.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
February 2nd, 2025
Service Record
U.S. Army
1988 – 1994
U.S. Army
Also Served
Delaware Department of Correction
Lieutenant
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