Corporal Scott Severns

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Corporal Scott Severns
South Bend Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Sunday, April 23, 2006

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, April 21, 2006
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded

Corporal Severns succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier while attempting to take law enforcement action during a robbery while off duty.

Two assailants attempted to rob Corporal Severns and a friend. One of the suspects opened fire on him as he took action to protect his friend. Despite being wounded, Corporal Severns was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. Both suspects were taken into custody.

Corporal Severns was taken to a local hospital where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

He had served with the South Bend Police Department for 8 years.

Agency Contact Information
South Bend Police Department
701 W Sample St
South Bend, IN 46601

Phone: (574) 235-9201

My prayers and condolences to his family, friends, and the department he worked for. May he rest in peace.

This is tragic news. Sincerest condolences. May his family, friends and colleagues find peace.