Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon
End of Watch Friday, April 11, 1969
Add to My HeroesAlvin M. Schmitt
Officer Schmitt succumbed to stab wounds sustained two days earlier after being attacked by an inmate with a knife at the Oregon State Penitentiary.
The inmate stabbed him ten times in the neck and chest. Officer Schmitt was transported to Salem Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The 24-year-old suspect was charged with murder and found not guilty by reason of insanity. He was transferred to the state mental hospital.
Officer Schmitt served with U.S. Navy during WWII.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Incident Date Wednesday, April 9, 1969
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Taken into custody
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