Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, November 13, 1967
Add to My HeroesErnest F. Schwoeble
Officer Schwoeble died of a heart attack after arresting one of three youths he caught raping a 38-year-old mother of 13 in an alley behind Uber Street. He had gotten a suspect in his patrol car when he collapsed.
Officer Schwoeble was a four-year veteran of the force.
Officer Schwoeble was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 5927
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
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