Police Officer Orren N. Shelmadine, Elkhart Police Department, Indiana

Police Officer Orren N. Shelmadine

Elkhart Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Monday, February 9, 1920

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Orren N. Shelmadine

Police Officer Orren Shelmadine was struck by a train while walking across the tracks at a railroad crossing near a passenger station.

Witnesses testified that Officer Shelmadine did not hear the train approaching from the east as he was looking towards the passenger station to the west. He was unable to clear the crossing in time and was dragged approximately 300 feet.

Officer Shelmadine had served with the Elkhart Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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Officer Shelmadine,
On today, the 105th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elkhart.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 9, 2025