Corporal Paul Richard Deguch, South Bend Police Department, Indiana

Corporal Paul Richard Deguch

South Bend Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Sunday, August 24, 1997

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Paul Richard Deguch

Corporal Paul Deguch was shot and killed while questioning a suspect who was riding a bike in a high drug traffic area.

The suspect produced a handgun and shot Corporal Deguch several times, including once in the head, as he was being searched for weapons. Corporal Deguch was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds one hour later.

The 16-year-old suspect was arrested three hours later and charged with murder. On July 9, 1999, the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Corporal Deguch had served with the South Bend Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, a 2-month-old daughter, and two young sons.

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Age 30
Tour 7 years
Badge 454

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

suspicious person

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Cpl. Deguch,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of South Bend. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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