Hubert W. Schenning
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Patrolman

Hubert W. Schenning

Burlington Police Department — Burlington, WI
Felonious
End of Watch February 9, 1935
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Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman Schenning was shot during a chase with a suspect wanted for questioning in an armed robbery, and in the ensuing shootout was killed. The suspect was shot and killed by another officer.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Schenning served with the Burlington Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Burlington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Schenning.

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

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Burlington, Racine County, WI
Platform Identity bpd.racine.wi.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch February 9, 1935
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Gun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Hubert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

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When

February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

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His people

Burlington Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Hubert among them.

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Where

Patrolman Hubert W. Schenning

Burlington Police Department · End of Watch February 9, 1935

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