Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, May 13, 1978
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 13, 1978
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Executed
Officer Schlatt was shot and killed while responding to a burglary at a furniture store.
As he entered the business, he was shot in the face by the burglar, who was hiding behind a couch. The suspect was eventually captured and executed.
Officer Schlatt was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Atlanta Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.