Tybee Island Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 10, 1963
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: 1
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 10, 1963
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief of Police David McCutchen was shot and killed while checking on a residence for a possible burglary in progress.
He was shot by the homeowner, who had returned home early from vacation. The homeowner had mistaken the chief as a burglar and was not charged in connection with his death.
Chief McCutchen graduated from the 53rd Session of the FBI National Academy and served in law enforcement for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.