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Patrolman William F. Schreiber | Stratford Police Department, Connecticut
Stratford Police Department, Connecticut

Patrolman

William F. Schreiber

Stratford Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 31, 1946

Biographical Info

Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 31, 1946
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman William Schreiber was shot and killed while investigating a burglary in progress at a restaurant on Boston Avenue. He was shot as he checked an open door to the establishment.

A suspect was identified by never charged due to lack of evidence. However, the suspect was shot and killed 5 weeks later during another burglary.

Patrolman Schreiber had served with the agency for four years and had previously served with the United States Navy. He was survived by his wife and daughter.