Exeter Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, October 22, 1975
Add to My HeroesThomas 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsWas able to say hello to your wife today at the Kingsburg Senior Center, Tom. You are always in her heart.
Bless you, Warrior.
Chaplain Jim Taylor
Kingsburg PD
December 13, 2024
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