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Resided:
PA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Feb. 14, 1903
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 38 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Lebanon Police Dept.
PA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
PA
USA
Sat. Feb. 14, 1903
Summary:
Patrolman Shaeffer was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a murder suspect. The man had just murdered a woman who had testified against him in a burglary trial.
Patrolman Shaeffer and several other officers were searching for the man in his home. As Patrolman Shaeffer climbed the stairs into the attic the man shot him twice, fatally wounding him. The suspect surrendered a short time later to another officer. He plead guilty to murder and was sentenced to death. He was hanged four months later.
Patrolman Shaeffer was survived by his wife and two children.
