Fallen: Sergeant Todd Stamper

[Rebecca]

All because of a dispute over a dog...

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*Sergeant Todd Stamper
Crandon Police Department, WI

Cause of Death: Gunfire
End of Watch: July 15, 2000
Date of Incident: July 15, 2000
Time of Incident: 1450 hours
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 13 yr
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type

Sergeant Stamper was shot and killed after responding to a neighborhood dispute over a dog. During the argument, the suspect shot his neighbor to death and began shooting at other neighbors who were attempting to help the wounded man. As Sergeant Stamper and other officers arrived on the scene the suspect opened fire on them. Sergeant Stamper was fatally wounded during the ensuing gun fight. The suspect was taken into custody after being shot twice.

Sergeant Stamper had been with the agency for 13 years and is survived by his daughters.

*as reported by the ODMP

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I want to say that this was such a senseless death... and it is, because it should have never happened... but this Sergeant put himself out there for the safety of innocent bystanders... and that's really what this job is all about... protecting.

You did the right thing, Sarge. I'm sorry you are gone. May you rest in peace.

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[ZEBRA12]

you know its amazing what people will shoot at people over. unbelivable.


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[FLLawdog]

This is a shame, and a true testament that there's no such thing as a "routine call".

God bless you, brother.

[David]

The Thin Blue Line is short on Officer and the wall of Blue/Brown has lost another brick in its foundation.

God help our society when that wall is breached and the criminal element is allowed to ravage the citizens behind it.

Such a waste and the sad part is the shooter will probably be back on the streets in a few years since our society will say, in so many words, that it really wasn't his fault that the Officer got in front and stopped the bullet.

Rest in Peace Brother.

You've answered your last disturbance call.

Your transfer has been approved and duty there is a heavenly experience.
Rest in Peace