Chief of Detectives Frank E. Schoonmaker
Baton Rouge City Police Department
Louisiana
End of Watch: Saturday, October 24, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 24, 1931
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Detective Schoonmaker was shot and killed while searching two suspects who had just robbed a man of $11 and a pair of shoes. He was shot by the suspect as he searched the second suspect.

Detective Schoonmaker, who also served as the city's elected constable, was survived by his wife and 8-year-old daughter.