Chief of Police Charles L. Schmidt

Chief of Police Charles L. Schmidt | Carlstadt Police Department, New Jersey Chief of Police Charles L. Schmidt | Carlstadt Police Department, New Jersey
Carlstadt Police Department, New Jersey
Chief of Police Charles L. Schmidt | Carlstadt Police Department, New Jersey
Chief of Police Charles L. Schmidt | Carlstadt Police Department, New Jersey
Chief of Police Charles L. Schmidt

Carlstadt Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Friday, April 29, 1910

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Charles L. Schmidt

Chief Charles Schmidt succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day as he attempted to arrest a suspect wanted for assault. The man opened fire, striking Chief Schmidt in the arm and chest.

The suspect also shot and wounded the police chief from Rutherford, New Jersey, before barricading himself in a boathouse. He remained in the boathouse for several hours before committing suicide.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Thursday, April 28, 1910
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide
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On this actual anniversary of your untimely death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your service and sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement family. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

April 29, 2021

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