Patrolman Adolph G. Schneider
Columbus Division of Police
Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, September 23, 1920

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: 74

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Monday, September 20, 1920
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years

Patrolman Schneider was killed in an automobile accident while struggling with a prisoner over control of a gun. He had arrested the man and was transporting him to jail when the man pulled a gun out. During the struggle the patrol car crashed at the intersection of Town Street and Front Street. Patrolman Schneider was ejected from car during the accident. He succumbed to his injuries several days later.

The prisoner was charged with causing Patrolman Schneider's death. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years in prison on May 10, 1921.

Patrolman Schneider had been with the agency for 21 years.