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Patrolman Frederick M. Schmitz | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Frederick M. Schmitz

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Monday, November 9, 1925

Biographical Info

Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 1253

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Bomb
Date of Incident: November 9, 1925
Weapon Used: Explosives; Bomb
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Frederick M. Schmitz was killed by a bomb that was thrown through the front window of his home at 5233 W Van Buren Street in retaliation for his police work.

Patrolman Schmitz had served with the Chicago Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.