Police Officer Michael J. Schiavina, Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts

Police Officer Michael J. Schiavina

Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, November 12, 1985

Michael J. Schiavina

Officer Michael Schiavina and Officer Alain Beauregard were shot and killed while approaching a vehicle with two men in it. One of the men had an outstanding warrant and opened fire as the two approached, striking Officer Schiavana in the chest and Officer Beauregard in the head. Officer Schiavana succumbed to his injuries at the scene and Officer Beauregard succumbed to his injuries three days later.

The suspect later committed suicide as officers searched a home he was hiding in.

Officer Schiavina had served with the agency for six years.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 6 years
Badge 315

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

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My Academy Partner, my Brother, my Friend...

I remember as though it was yesterday, pacing you so that we could both make the mile in the allowed amount of time at the Academy in Springfield. And I remember as you lumbered away from me, looked back, and just smiled. You are and will forever be missed Mike.

Pete Skerritt
Greenfield, MA PD (former)

October 6, 2016