Sergeant Ernest J. Malatinka, Hammond Police Department, Indiana

Sergeant Ernest J. Malatinka

Hammond Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Saturday, December 29, 1984

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Ernest J. Malatinka

Sergeant Ernest Malatinka was found dead of a gunshot wound inside the Robertsdale substation.

The following month, Sergeant Malatinka's death was ruled accidental as gun-cleaning materials were found on his desk and he had apparently been shot with the shotgun he had been cleaning.

Sergeant Malatinka had served with the Hammond Police Department for 17 years.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge

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Sgt. Malatinka,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hammond. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 29, 2024