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George Scheu

Died July 16, 1987

George Scheu served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years and 5 months. George served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Police Officer George Scheu was shot and killed when he attempted to take action during a robbery on Murray Street, in Flushing, while off duty. As he attempted to question the suspect, the suspect shot Officer Scheu in the face with a .38 caliber pen gun. The suspect was eventually apprehended in 1999, but ultimately acquitted of Officer Scheu's murder. He is now serving a 97 year prison sentence for narcotics sales and a separate murder. Officer Scheu was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves. He had served with the NYPD for 19 years and was assigned to the 115th Precinct.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
1963 – 1967
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 58W · Line 15 cut as GEORGE SCHEU
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In tribute

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.

Police Officer Scheu gave the New York City Police Department 19 years.

Thank you for your service to the New York community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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