Vigo County Sheriff's Office, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, November 28, 2000
Add to My HeroesAaron Michael Schoffstall
Correctional Officer Aaron Schoffstall was killed when he fell over a rail of the Wabash River Bridge on State Road 63.
Correctional Officer Schoffstall and another deputy were in uniform, riding to work when they stopped to investigate an accident scene. While conducting the investigation, Correctional Officer Schoffstall fell over the rail to the pavement, approximately 33 feet below. Weather conditions were snowy at the time, causing the bridge to be icy.
Correctional Officer Schoffstall had served with the Vigo County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, brother, and parents.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 84-55
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 52 ReflectionsMy dear son: Today makes 23 years since we have not seen your smile or heard your voice. Never gets easier for any of us. I’m so sorry you didn’t get to live a full life but you really put a lot of life in your 24 years on this earth.
Until we meet again you are so loved and so missed !!! Your Mom
Jena S Schoffstall
Mother
November 28, 2023
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