Patrolman Thomas J. Schroth

Patrolman Thomas J. Schroth | Exeter Police Department, California
Exeter Police Department, California
Patrolman Thomas J. Schroth

Exeter Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, October 22, 1975

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Thomas J. Schroth

Patrolman Thomas Schroth was shot and killed while investigating an earlier domestic disturbance involving a firearm. He had been dispatched to the local hospital to interview the female subject. When he arrived at the hospital he was ambushed by the male subject in the parking lot, who opened fire with a shotgun.

The suspect then committed suicide after murdering Patrolman Schroth.

Patrolman Schroth was survived by his wife and 8-month-old daughter.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide
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Tom, Yours was the first police funeral I attended as a fellow officer. I have never forgotten you and honor your memory and sacrifice as one of America's heroes.

Chaplain Jim Taylor
Kingsburg Police Department

August 19, 2019

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