Patrolman Chester Leo Shack, Clarksburg Police Department, West Virginia

Patrolman Chester Leo Shack

Clarksburg Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Monday, August 15, 1949

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Chester Leo Shack

Patrolman Chester Shack was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer who mistook him for a burglar at the corner of Fourth Street and Trader's Avenue.

The two officers were patrolling the same area while on night-time patrol. As Patrolman Shack checked the rear door of a business, the other officer mistook him for a burglar and fired a shot at him. The round struck Patrolman Shack in the chest. He died as the other patrolman tried to carry him to assistance.

Patrolman Shack was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Clarksburg Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and child.

He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

foot patrol, mistaken identity

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Patrolman Shack,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish t extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 15, 2024