Police Officer Kevin William Schultz

Kevin William Schultz

Police Officer Kevin Schultz drowned after rescuing a boy who had been knocked unconscious in the Rio Grande River near Pilar, New Mexico.

Officer Schultz was on a fishing trip with his church's youth group when the incident occurred. Because of his actions the boy survived.

Officer Schultz had served in law enforcement for 15 years, and had previously served four years with the United States Navy and eights years with the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife and son.