Lieutenant Robert Earl "Bo" McCallister

Robert Earl "Bo" McCallister

Lieutenant Bo McCallister succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on February 19th, 1981, while responding to a bank robbery at the intersection of North Progress Avenue and Nationwide Drive.

One of the bank employees was able to activate an alarm while the subject was still inside. As Lieutenant McCallister arrived at the scene, the subject was forcing two tellers to exit the bank in front of him. The man pushed the tellers aside and opened fire on Lieutenant McCallister, striking him several times.

Despite his wounds, Lieutenant McCallister was able to return fire as the subject fled into a wooded area.

Lieutenant McCallister partially recovered and remained active with the police department. He underwent numerous surgeries as a result of his wounds and passed away from complications on January 20th, 2019. His death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.

One subject, who some investigators believe shot Lieutenant McCallister, was unable to be tried for the bank robbery due to the expired statute of limitations. While other investigators believe that his murder has not been solved.

Lieutenant McCallister had served with the Susquehanna Township Police Department for 32 years. He received the Medal of Valor and Purple Heart Medal for his actions on February 19, 1981. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and four grandchildren.