Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch: Monday, October 17, 1977
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: October 17, 1977
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Paul Schwiger was struck and killed by a vehicle while he and the county sheriff walked along US 127 while investigating a stolen vehicle report.
He was transported to Erlanger Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two days later. No charges were filed in the event.