Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer William Schultz was shot and killed at the intersection of Elliott Avenue (modern-day Concord Avenue) and Tatnall Street as he attempted to question two men who matched the description of theft suspects.
The subjects opened fire, striking Officer Schultz in the head and abdomen.
Officer Schultz had served with the Wilmington Police Department for over two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
135 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Police Officer Schultz gave the Wilmington Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wilmington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Charles W. Schultz is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In DE, 25 of 51 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 49% of this state's fallen. That is 5.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Wilmington Police Department, 7 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles W. Schultz's cause is highlighted.
How Charles W. Schultz Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles W. Schultz is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles W. Schultz was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Wilmington Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
