Lieutenant James L. Schmit, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Lieutenant James L. Schmit

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
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
Offender Shot and killed

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Lt. Schmit,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Officer who was also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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October 17, 2018