Shamokin Dam Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, June 10, 1983
Add to My HeroesCharles E. Attig, Jr.
Patrolman Charlie Attig was shot and killed by a subject who was seeking revenge for being issued a speeding ticket earlier in the night.
The suspect had received the ticket from the chief of police and returned to the area with a rifle in search of the chief. The suspect then located Patrolman Attig, who was issuing a littering citation to a motorist on North Old Trail. The suspect opened fire, striking Patrolman three times. The suspect was apprehended and stated he thought Patrolman Attig was the chief.
The 31-year-old suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole. In 2021 he was in Phoenix Prison.
Patrolman Attig was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Shamokin Dam Borough Police Department for three years. He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life
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View all 38 ReflectionsToday is the 40th anniversary of when I was Ordained a Deacon in The United Methodist Church; and even though much has changed for me personally and professionally during the intervening decades I can still vividly recall all the tribute signs along "the strip" from Hummels Wharf to Northumberland.
The ministry of a Deacon--"diaconos" in Greek--is to serve. "To protect and serve" is a motto which we in law enforcement aspire to live by. And for some, diaconos is fulfilled in offering a last full measure of devotion.
May his Memory be Eternal!
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