Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Saturday, August 1, 1953
Add to My HeroesJames L. Scholl
Sergeant James Scholl was shot and fatally wounded and another officer was seriously wounded on July 20th, 1953, during a gun battle at a tavern and died as a result of those injuries on August 1st, 1953.
He and other officers had discovered several men burglarizing a tavern in the 1800 block of Broening Highway at approximately 3:00 am. One of the subjects opened fire, wounding Sergeant Scholl.
The 20-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Sergeant Scholl had served with the Baltimore Police Department for 10 years and was a second generation officer with the agency. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, sister, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 1240
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, July 20, 1953
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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