Trooper Joseph M. Stoba Jr.
Connecticut State Police
Connecticut
End of Watch: Monday, August 6, 1962

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, August 6, 1962
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Stoba was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance in Portland, Connecticut. Trooper Stoba was transporting a jail trustee back to prison when he was redirected to the domestic disturbance call. After talking with the male suspect it was decided that the man should go with Trooper Stoba to sober up. The man was allowed to go back into his home to get a sweater but came back out with a rifle and shot Trooper Stoba.

Trooper Stoba was assigned to Troop K.