Shamokin Dam Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, June 10, 1983
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 10, 1983
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
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.