Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, January 2, 1892
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Schnell
Officer William Schnell became the victim of an unanticipated discharge while cleaning his service revolver.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year, 10 months
- Badge 2188
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Schnell's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-23-18 to remember and honor him.
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