Schererville Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Saturday, February 24, 1973
Add to My HeroesJames Roy Wittchen
Patrolman James Wittchen was checking on a report of a burglary in progress and was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer who mistook him for an armed burglar in the night shadows.
Patrolman Wittchen had served with the Schererville Police Department for 3½ years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsMy partner, my friend. Still miss you even after 50 years.
Ronald Segally, Former Patrolman
Schererville, IN Police Dept.
October 22, 2024
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