Page four headline: "Shots Fired: Mannequin Mistaken for Fleeing
Burglar"
(1968 Pacifica Tribune)
PACIFICA - Raymond R. Karczewski of Pacifica was arrested last night
after shooting a mannequin in a Bay area discount clothing store.
Karczewski, 31, is also a veteran patrol officer who has walked a beat
for the Pacifica Police Department for five years. Karczewksi was
working as a part-time security guard at Fela's Discount Store. He
allegedly reported for duty intoxicated and mistook a mannequin for a
fleeing burglar. Three shots were fired, with two going astray and one
striking the mannequin in the left heel. Frightened members of the
night cleaning crew witnessed the incident, reporting that Karczewski
had a habit of bizarre behavior but this was the first time he had
discharged his pistol.
The weapon used in the incident is reported to be Karczewski's police
issue revolver, although the department has refused to comment, saying
only that the incident is under investigation. They did confirm,
however, that Karczewski has been placed on administrative leave
pending the investigation and a psychiatric evaluation.
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