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Case Description
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Ernest J. Malatinka, a 47-year-old sergeant with the Hammond Police Department in Indiana, tragically passed away on December 29, 1984. He was found dead from a gunshot wound inside the Robertsdale substation. The circumstances surrounding his death were initially unclear, leading to an investigation to determine whether it was an accident or something more sinister.
Upon further examination, it was discovered that Sergeant Malatinka had been cleaning his shotgun at the time of the incide ...Read More
Upon further examination, it was discovered that Sergeant Malatinka had been cleaning his shotgun at the time of the incide ...Read More
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Ernest J. Malatinka
Male
White / Caucasian
Hammond
IN
1984-12-29
47
Ernest
Malatinka
11/18/2025
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Has anyone else been reflecting on the safety protocols for handling firearms within law enforcement... ...Read More
06/27/2024
06/27/2024
I'm really touched by the stories shared about Sergeant Ernest J. Malatinka. As someone who didn't k... ...Read More
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
