Vigo County Sheriff's Office, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, November 28, 2000
Add to My HeroesAaron Michael Schoffstall
Correctional Officer Aaron Schoffstall was killed when he fell over a rail of the Wabash River Bridge on State Road 63.
Correctional Officer Schoffstall and another deputy were in uniform, riding to work when they stopped to investigate an accident scene. While conducting the investigation, Correctional Officer Schoffstall fell over the rail to the pavement, approximately 33 feet below. Weather conditions were snowy at the time, causing the bridge to be icy.
Correctional Officer Schoffstall had served with the Vigo County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, brother, and parents.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 84-55
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 55 Reflections25 years used to seem like a long time , but since we lost you it is just like it happened yesterday .
Miss you everyday, at every family get together. It will never change as you were since a big part of our lives .
Love you my son
Jena S Schoffstall
Mom
January 6, 2026
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