Police Officer Charles W. Schoof, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Charles W. Schoof

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, July 19, 1913

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Charles W. Schoof

Officer Charles W. Schoof was shot and killed after catching a man breaking into a storage shed in an alley between Mullet and Clinton Streets.

There were no witnesses to the shooting, but a crowd gathered after hearing the shot and began to chase a man holding a revolver. The subject was able to flee without being caught by the crowd.

The 24-year-old suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. In 1922 he was pardoned by Governor Alex J. Groesbeck. On September 5, 1923, he was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and resisting arrest.

Officer Schoof had served with the Detroit Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents, brother, and three sisters.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Pardoned in 1923

burglary

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Officer Schoof,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit.

R.I.P.
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