Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, October 22, 1974
Add to My HeroesRobert Edward Schachte
Officer Robert Schachte was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery after stopping a vehicle on North College Avenue.
The suspect escaped and was apprehended in Detroit nearly a year later. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The offender was again denied parole on August 3, 2010.
Officer Schachte had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for six years.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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