Pelham Manor Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, April 15, 1996
Add to My HeroesCharles A. Schuta
Detective Chuck Schuta was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-95 while assisting the New York City Police Department in a vehicle pursuit.
He had stopped traffic and was crossing the street when a bus drove into a stopped truck, and he was crushed in the chain reaction.
The suspects in the pursuit were apprehended and charged with attempted larceny. No charges were filed against the bus driver.
Detective Schuta had served with the Pelham Manor Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his parents and brother.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Charged with attempted larceny
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 18, 2022
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