Detective Donald William Schneider

Detective Donald William Schneider | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
Detective Donald William Schneider

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, January 4, 1973

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Donald William Schneider

Detective Schneider and Detective Sergeant Carl Wilson were shot and killed when they attempted to apprehend a suspect who had murdered two people. The officers went to the man's home in Orange County. When they went to the front door the man opened fire with an automatic rifle, killing both officers. An Orange County deputy watching the back of the home shot and wounded the suspect before taking him into custody.

Detective Schneider is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle; Automatic
  • Offender Apprehended
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