Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, October 17, 1988
James L. Schmit
Lieutenant James Schmit and Officer Frank Walls were shot and killed while they and several other officers attempted to remove a mentally disturbed man from his apartment. The suspect opened fire through the front door with a 30-30 rifle killing Officer Schmit who was located outside. The suspect then shot and killed Officer Walls as he led a special operations team into the apartment during the standoff following Lieutenant Schmit's murder. The entry team had secured the lower level of the apartment and as Officer Walls moved to the stairs he was shot and killed. Other officers shot and killed the suspect.
Lieutenant Schmit was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsLieutenant James Schmit will never be forgotten. Thank you for your services. RIP. May your soul rest in Heaven.
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