Patrolman David J. Scime
Buffalo Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Thursday, September 5, 1974

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 1586

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 5, 1974
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Scime was killed when his patrol car was struck by a stolen vehicle during a pursuit. Patrolman Scime had setup a roadblock during the pursuit and was standing behind his patrol car. The stolen vehicle struck Patrolman Scime's patrol car, which then struck Patrolman Scime, inflicting fatal injuries.

Patrolman Scime had served with the agency for 2 years and was assigned to Precinct 5.