Walsenburg Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Friday, December 22, 1967
Add to My HeroesVincent Swiskoski
Captain Vincent Swiskoski was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance with other officers.
As the officers approached the scene the suspect came out of the house and ordered them to stop. The officers asked him to put down the gun and talk but instead he pointed the rifle at Captain Swiskoski and opened fire.
Another officer on the scene returned fire and struck the suspect. The suspect died six days later.
Captain Swiskoski was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsThank you for serving everyone that has served and will serve and to my grandfather Vincent Swiskoski
Brandon Raye Boone (adopted name)
Grandson of Vincent Swiskoski
November 10, 2018
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