Detective Christopher W. Scheuing, New York City Police Department, New York

Detective Christopher W. Scheuing

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, February 19, 1931

Christopher W. Scheuing

Detective Scheuing was shot and killed when he and his partner interrupted a robbery in progress at a speakeasy on Lexington Avenue.

When he and his partner walked through the door, two men holding guns on the bartender and four patrons. The subjects fired several shots at the Detectives. Detective Scheuing was shot in the head and killed instantly. His partner returned fire killing one subject and wounding the other.

Detective Scheuing had served with the agency for 2 1/2 years and was assigned to the 13th Detective Squad. His father, retired New York City Police Officer John Scheulng, was credited with saving several lives when the passenger steamer, "General Slocum", caught fire and sank in the East River on June 15, 1904.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years, 6 months
Badge 914

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered as time never diminishes respect.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 19, 2012