Great Falls Police Department, Montana
End of Watch Wednesday, September 7, 1994
Add to My HeroesShane Russell Chadwick
Senior Officer Shane Chadwick was shot and killed while responding to a noise complaint in an alley behind the Leland Apartments on 8th Street, between 1st Avenue North and Central Avenue, at about 4:30 am.
The subject was a mentally ill man known locally as the "Birdman." He was shoveling birdseed to hundreds of birds causing them to make lots of noise. As Officer Chadwick approached the subject the man suddenly turned and shot at him with two 9 mm handguns in an ambush. The man was later shot and killed by a police sniper.
Officer Chadwick had served with the Great Falls Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 167
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 41 ReflectionsSenior Officer Chadwick,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Great Falls. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
September 7, 2024
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