Corporal Steven L. Levy, Washington Township Police Department, New Jersey

Corporal Steven L. Levy

Washington Township Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Thursday, October 21, 1999

Steven L. Levy

Officer Levy was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. Officer Levy was a member of a county-wide Critical Incident Team, which had been called to the domestic dispute after incident turned into a standoff. Officer Levy entered the home as part of the SWAT team and was attempting to locate the suspect, who was in a closed bedroom.

As Officer Levy approached the door, the suspect fired, shooting through the door, and struck Officer Levy in the head. Officer Levy, who was wearing body armor, was transported to a local hospital where he died at approximately 0800 hours. 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.

Officer Levy had been with the agency for 13 years and is survived by his wife and two children, ages 2 and 5.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 13 years
Badge 63

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

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Steve, you are part of our family the brothers in blue. I worked with you and laughed with you and of course we all miss you. I was honored once again today 9/17/2017 to be able to ride in your Memorial Run. We lost a true cop's cop when you were taken from this earth way too soon. Your family is proud of you and they will always be true blue.
You might be gone but you will never be forgotten.
Ret. Captain Bernard Rodgers WTPD

Ret. Captain Bernard Rodgers
Washington Township Police

September 17, 2017