U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Robert Schachte
1974
Robert Edward Schachte served the U.S. Marine Corps for 6 years. Robert also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Robert Schachte was shot and killed while responding to an armed robbery after stopping a vehicle on North College Avenue at 1:20 p.m. The suspect escaped and was apprehended in Detroit nearly a year later. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The offender was again denied parole on August 3, 2010. Officer Schachte was a United States Marine Corps veteran and served with the Indianapolis Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife. His brother also served with the agency.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1963 – 1969
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Indianapolis Police Department
Officer
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