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Patrolman Albert Schultz | Toledo Police Department, Ohio
Toledo Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

Albert Schultz

Toledo Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Friday, August 7, 1914

Biographical Info

Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 7, 1914
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Patrolman Albert Schultz was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a burglary alarm call near the intersection of Englewood Court and Grand Street.

A neighbor to the property observed a suspect attempting to force open a window and had called for the police. When Patrolman Schultz arrived at the scene, he began to struggle with the suspect. The man produced a revolver and shot Patrolman Schultz in the head, killing him. The suspect continued firing at other officers before being taken into custody.

He was charged with first-degree murder.

Patrolman Schultz had served with the Toledo Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and son.