Pantego Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, February 17, 1973
Add to My HeroesJoseph Samuel "Jody" Scottino
Patrolman Jody Scottino was accidentally shot and killed when his service weapon discharged.
He was searching for a burglary suspect in a building at 3500 West Pioneer Parkway. He was walking across the top of a building when the roof of the building collapsed. His service weapon discharged as he fell through the roof, and the round struck him.
He had served as a full-time police officer with the Pantego Police Department for only six weeks. He had previously served as a reserve officer for two years and a dispatcher for one year. He was survived by his parents, two sisters, and grandmother.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 104
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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View all 12 ReflectionsYou were taken way too soon. Thank you for everything you did for us. Rest in peace
Jerry
Fellow citizen
February 17, 2024
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