Patrolman David J. Scime, Buffalo Police Department, New York

Patrolman David J. Scime

Buffalo Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, September 5, 1974

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David J. Scime

Patrolman David Scime was killed when his patrol car was struck by a stolen vehicle during a pursuit.

Patrolman Scime had set up a roadblock during the pursuit and was standing behind his patrol car. The stolen vehicle traveled the wrong way on West Avenue without lights and struck Patrolman Scime's patrol car, which then struck Patrolman Scime, inflicting fatal injuries. His partner recovered from chest and head injuries.

The juvenile was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and sentenced to four years.

Patrolman Scime was a United States Army Vietnam War Purple Heart veteran and had served with the Buffalo Police Department for two years, assigned to Precinct 5. He was survived by his wife, parents, and nine siblings.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 4 years
Badge 1586
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Sentenced to four years

juvenile offender, stolen vehicle

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Patrolman Scime,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces during the Cold War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 5, 2024