U.S. Army · United States 
Charles Attig
1983
Charles E. Attig Jr. served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Charles also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Charlie Attig was shot and killed by a subject who was seeking revenge for being issued a speeding ticket earlier in the night. The suspect had received the ticket from the chief of police and returned to the area with a rifle in search of the chief. The suspect then located Patrolman Attig, who was issuing a littering citation to a motorist on North Old Trail. The suspect opened fire, striking Patrolman three times. The suspect was apprehended and stated he thought Patrolman Attig was the chief. The 31-year-old suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole. In 2021 he was in Phoenix Prison. Patrolman Attig was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Shamokin Dam Borough Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1976 – 1979
U.S. Army
Also Served
Shamokin Dam Borough Police Department
Patrolman
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