Wisconsin Department of the Treasury - Beverage Tax Division, Wisconsin
End of Watch Saturday, September 22, 1934
Add to My HeroesMathias "Matt" Schumacher
Agent Matt Schumacher was shot and killed while raiding a home on 28th Street in Kenosha.
He and 11 other local, state, and federal officers were conducting a series of liquor raids earlier in the evening and went to the home at 1:45 a.m. after receiving a tip. The officers surrounded the home, and the task force commander knocked on the front door. One of the home's occupants went to the back door and asked who was there. Agent Schumacher, who was watching the back door, responded that "it was the law."
The man then raised his .32 caliber revolver and fired a single shot, striking Agent Schumacher in the side. The suspect was then taken into custody by the other agents at the scene. The suspect's brother, sister, and parents were also arrested. The suspect was charged with murder, and his brother was charged with resisting arrest.
The 20-year-old suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. In 1936, he was tried a second time, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to 5 to 8 years in prison.
Agent Schumacher had only been with the Wisconsin Department of the Treasury for one year. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 8 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsAgent Schumacher,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Wisconsin.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
September 22, 2024
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