Michael J. Schiavina
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Police Officer

Michael J. Schiavina

Springfield Police Department — Springfield, MA
Felonious
End of Watch November 12, 1985
Age 28
Tour of Duty 6 yrs
Badge 315
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Gender Male

Incident

Officer Michael Schiavina and Officer Alain Beauregard were shot and killed while approaching a vehicle with two men in it. One of the men had an outstanding warrant and opened fire as the two approached, striking Officer Schiavana in the chest and Officer Beauregard in the head. Officer Schiavina succumbed to his injuries at the scene and Officer Beauregard succumbed to his injuries three days later. The suspect later committed suicide as officers searched a home he was hiding in. The suspect's brother was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Schiavina had served with the agency for six years. He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister. On October 5th, 2019, the city of Springfield dedicated the Beauregard and Schiavina Memorial Park in their honor.

Survivors

He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Schiavina gave the Springfield Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Springfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Schiavina.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Springfield, Hampden County, MA
Platform Identity spd.hampden.ma.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch November 12, 1985
Tour of Duty 6 yrs
Age 28
Badge Number 315
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Gun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Michael is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1985, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

Michael was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

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His people

Springfield Police Department has 19 officers remembered here, Michael among them.

Police Officer Michael J. Schiavina

Springfield Police Department · End of Watch November 12, 1985

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-E

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