Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, November 30, 1973
Add to My HeroesJohn David Schroeder
Detective John Schroeder was shot and killed when he surprised three men who were robbing a pawn shop at 1904 Washington Street.
Detective Schroeder was at the business to conduct a background investigation of a police recruit.
The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder but released on a technicality after serving only 12 years. After being released, he committed an armed robbery and was returned to jail. He was again released, and in August 2018, he was once more arrested on illegal firearms sale charges.
Detective Schroeder had been with the Boston Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his parents and four siblings. One of his other brothers, Patrolman Walter Schroeder, was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sept. 24, 1970, while working for the Boston Police Department.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 1479
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Released after 12 years
Related LODD Deaths
Patrolman Walter A. Schroeder
Boston Police Department, MA
EOW: September 24, 1970
Most Recent Reflection
View all 36 ReflectionsLooking back on this form and there’s years and years of family in here. back to before i was born. grateful for this forum so i can read past families words.
Never got to meet you but my heart is forever full of love and cherish. thank you for taking care of wandy and christine. miss you all everyday.
with love always
kylie
kylie schroeder
great granddaughter
May 23, 2022
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