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In the small town of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, a dedicated police officer's life was cut tragically short in an act of senseless violence. Corporal David William Witmer, a 35-year-old White male, was a respected member of the Shamokin City Police Department, where he had served for nine years. On the night of November 13, 1983, he responded to a call for mutual aid from the neighboring Zerbe Township, unaware that it would be his final call to duty.

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Victim Details

David William Witmer

Male

White / Caucasian

Shamokin

PA

1983-11-13

35

David

Witmer

05/12/2026