Officer Robert Edward Schachte
Indianapolis Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 22, 1974

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, October 22, 1974
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Robert Schachte was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery after stopping a vehicle on North College Avenue. The suspect escaped and was apprehended in Detroit nearly a year later. He was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Officer Schachte.