Newport Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, November 25, 1928
Add to My HeroesJohn Shepela
Patrolman John Shepela succumbed an accidental gunshot wound sustained three weeks earlier as he attempted to shoot a dog that was attacking him in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania.
He was attempting to remove his revolver from its holster when the weapon discharged. He was taken to Nanticoke State Hospital where he remained until succumbing to complications from the original wound.
Patrolman Shepela was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Newport Township Police Department for 11-1/2 years. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 11 years, 7 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Sunday, November 4, 1928
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Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
November 25, 2021
