Patrolman Charles Rajchinetz
East Chicago Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Thursday, August 1, 1918

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, August 1, 1918
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

Patrolman Charles Rajchinetz was shot to death in front of his home. The only clue the police had is that a green automobile with four occupants was seen speeding away.

Patrolman Rajchinetz's movements are known up to within six minutes of the time he was shot. He was on the night shift from 8:00 pm until 6:00 am. Station records showed he made his hourly report by telephone from the East Chicago restaurant. He then left for home, a block away, in a taxicab. No suspects were ever apprehended.

Patrolman Rajchinetz had served with the East Chicago Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and five children.