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John Shepela

1928

John Shepela served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrolman John Shepela succumbed an accidental gunshot wound sustained three weeks earlier as he attempted to shoot a dog that was attacking him in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania.

He was attempting to remove his revolver from its holster when the weapon discharged. He was taken to Nanticoke State Hospital where he remained until succumbing to complications from the original wound.

Patrolman Shepela was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Newport Township Police Department for 11-1/2 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
Keepsakes
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Newport Township Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 54W · Line 29 cut as JOHN SHEPELA
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