Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, November 9, 1925
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 1253
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.