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.
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October 22, 2024
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