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Charles A. Schuta

Died April 15, 1996

Charles A. Schuta served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Detective Chuck Schuta was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-95 while assisting the New York City Police Department in a vehicle pursuit. He had stopped traffic and was crossing the street when a bus drove into a stopped truck, and he was crushed in the chain reaction. The suspects in the pursuit were apprehended and charged with attempted larceny. No charges were filed against the bus driver. Detective Schuta had served with the Pelham Manor Police Department for nine years.

Survivors
He was survived by his parents and brother.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Pelham Manor Police Department
Detective
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 63-W · Line 20 cut as CHARLES A SCHUTA
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Detective Schuta gave the Pelham Manor Police Department 9 years.

Thank you for your service to the Pelham Manor community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Detective Schuta.

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

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