Tybee Island Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Wednesday, April 10, 1963
Add to My HeroesDavid Albert McCutchen, Sr.
Chief David McCutchen was shot and killed while checking on a residence for a possible burglary in progress. He was shot by the homeowner, who had returned home early from vacation. The homeowner had mistaken the chief as a burglar and was not charged in connection with his death.
Chief McCutchen was survived by his wife and two children.
Chief McCutchen was a gradate of the 53rd Session of the FBI National Academy.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI worked for his son David (Jr) in Tybee Island Police, Chief McCutchen was the best supervisor and person I ever worked for in my 20 years as a police officer
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