Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Jonathan Schroeder was shot and killed while he and fellow officers served a warrant on a man wanted for rape and burglary.
The officers were serving the warrant at a home on West 98th Street when the assailant opened fire, striking Officer Schroeder in the shoulder area not protected by his vest.
Officer Schroeder was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wounds shortly after midnight.
The killer was taken into custody and charged with aggravated murder. He was convicted of the charges and sentenced to life.
Officer Schroeder had served with the Cleveland Police Department for ten years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 10-month-old son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Schroeder gave the Cleveland Division of Police 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Schroeder.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Jonathan James "AJ" Schroeder 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cleveland Division of Police, 83 of 119 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jonathan James "AJ" Schroeder's cause is highlighted.
How Jonathan James "AJ" Schroeder Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jonathan James "AJ" Schroeder is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jonathan James "AJ" Schroeder was killed by handgun; .357 caliber.
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