Newport Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, June 14, 1930
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 62
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 14, 1930
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer August Schoo was shot and killed by a man on Washington Avenue. The prime suspect in his murder was later shot and killed in another shootout. No other suspects were ever arrested.
Officer Schoo had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and two step-children and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky.