Police Officer Randy John Schipani, Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

Police Officer Randy John Schipani

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Friday, May 8, 1992

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Randy John Schipani

Police Officer Randy Schipani was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on University Drive at the I-75 interchange during the morning rush hour.

The side windows and rear window of the vehicle were tinted, which prevented Officer Schipani or his partner from seeing inside it. As a result, Officer Schipani had to look through the windshield of the vehicle. As he did, the juvenile driver fired a shot at him, fatally wounding him. Officer Schipani's partner returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect.

The 15-year-old had stolen the car in Florida and planned to shoot a police officer.

Officer Schipani had served with the Atlanta Police Department for five years and previously served with the Birmingham Auxiliary Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, two brothers, and a sister.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

juvenile offender, stolen vehicle, suicide by cop, traffic stop

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It’s been 33 years since we said goodbye to my brother, taken from us while serving with honor and bravery. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him—his laughter, his strength, his heart. The world keeps moving, but there’s a space that will never be filled. His sacrifice will always be remembered, and his love will always live in us.

Brenda
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May 8, 2025