Officer Hunter Timothy Scheel - Cameron Police Dept. - WI - True Life Hero

Hunter Timothy Scheel
- Apr. 08, 2023 -

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Resided:	Hillsdale WI, USA
Born:	Jun. 10, 1999
Fallen:	Apr. 08, 2023
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 23 yrs. of age
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Dept:	Cameron Police Dept. - WI 300 N 1st St Cameron, WI 54822 USA (715)458-2117
County:	Barron
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	12/2022
FBI Class:	Traffic - Vehicle Stop
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	608
On The Job:	1 years

Bio: Officer Scheel was a United States Army National Guard veteran.

Hunter was born in Barron, WI to Wayne Scheel and Jessica (Pierce) Janota.

He attended school in Prairie Farm, WI, where he excelled in track & field, competing at the State Tournament and also breaking the school�s record for the 3200 meter dash. He graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 2017.

Hunter entered the Army National Guard and was still currently on active duty at the Rank of CPL. In 2019-2020 he served a tour in Afghanistan which also brought him into Kuwait. His Medals include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star & the Army Service Ribbon.

Hunter fulfilled his life-long dream by enrolling and graduating from the Police Recruit Academy at Northwoods Technical College in Rice Lake, graduating in 2022. He started his career with the Cameron Police Department as a part-time officer in 2022 and went on to become a full time officer in January of 2023.

Hunter was an avid fisherman & hunter and truly enjoyed the peacefulness of the outdoors. He also played in the Men�s Hockey League in Rice Lake on Sunday nights. A treasured activity in his life was collecting sap and making maple syrup with his Grandpa Bear. He had an 'old soul' and found happiness and peace in simple things. All who knew him were so fortunate, and loved him dearly.

Survived by:

Family
mother, stepfather, father, and three sisters

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Glenn Perry :: Caucasian / Male - 50 years old a judge issued an order Mar. 30 giving officers the authority to arrest Perry on sight due to his failure to pay child support following a 2021 divorce.
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Location:	WI USA
Summary:	Officer Hunter Scheel and Police Officer Emily Breidenbach of the Chetek Police Department were shot and killed during a traffic stop at Wisconsin Highway SS and 13th Avenue in the Village of Cameron at 3:38 pm. Officer Scheel and Officer Breidenbach pulled over a vehicle for a warrant and welfare check on the driver. The subject was armed, and gunfire was exchanged. Officer Scheel and Officer Breidenbach succumbed to their wounds at the scene. The subject was transported to the hospital where he died.
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Related:	Emily Ann Breidenbach

Last Updated: Apr. 13, 2023