Lieutenant Steven Romell Floyd, Sr., Delaware Department of Correction, Delaware

Lieutenant Steven Romell Floyd, Sr.

Delaware Department of Correction, Delaware

End of Watch Thursday, February 2, 2017

Steven Romell Floyd, Sr.

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.

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.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender In custody

hostage

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We shared a few moments yesterday Steven in the Infirmary reflecting on you as a professional and friend. Ofc M. Watson, Cpl J. Terray, and Ofc P. Barone. This Memorial Day 2018 you are in our thoughts and prayers!

Paul Barone
State of Delaware Department of Corrections

May 26, 2018