Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman William Schreiber was shot and killed while investigating a burglary in progress at a restaurant on Boston Avenue. He was shot as he checked an open door to the establishment. A suspect was identified by never charged due to lack of evidence. However, the suspect was shot and killed 5 weeks later during another burglary. Patrolman Schreiber had served with the agency for four years and had previously served with the United States Navy.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Schreiber gave the Stratford Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Stratford community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
William F. Schreiber served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Patrolman William F. Schreiber is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,759 officers honored here.
In CT, 74 of 169 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 43.8% of this state's fallen. That is 43.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Stratford Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William F. Schreiber's cause is highlighted.
How William F. Schreiber Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William F. Schreiber is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William F. Schreiber was killed by gun.
Military Service
William F. Schreiber served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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