Cause of Death: Stabbed by Emotionally Disturbed Person
Officer Stefane was stabbed to death after being attacked by a man with psychiatric problems. He and his partner were sitting in their police vehicle when the man came up and tapped on the window. When Officer Stefane rolled it down the man leaned in and stabbed him in the chest with a butcher's carving knife. The suspect then attempted to attack Officer Stefane's partner. Although fatally wounded Officer Stefane was able to lean over and push his partner out of harms way and fire two rounds at this assailant before losing consciousness. Officer Stefane was transported to a local hospital by his partner where he succumbed to his injuries.
Patrolman Stefane was appointed to the NYPD on August 15, 1968.
Ellen Streitfeld (Seigel)
Rank: Ptl.
Patrolman Stefane was appointed to the NYPD on August 15, 1968.