Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, August 18, 1982
Add to My HeroesKathleen Schaefer
Police Officer Kathleen C. Schaefer was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer while conducting a drug buy-bust for the Narcotics Unit at a convenience store in the 2500 block of West Bay Area Boulevard in Webster, Texas.
She had just made a purchase and gave the signal a buy had been completed. Another officer mistook her for a suspect holding a gun and shot her once in the abdomen, fatally wounding her.
Officer Schaefer had served with the Houston Police Department for three years. She was survived by her husband and two children. Her husband also served with the Houston Police Department.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 1872
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 54 ReflectionsOfficer Schaefer,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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