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Police Officer Shawn Schneider succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 11 days earlier after responding to a domestic disturbance call on West Lyon Avenue at approximately 8:30 am.
After Officer Schneider and his partner arrived at the scene, the male subject was spotted outside of the home by Officer Schneider's partner but then retreated back inside. He opened fire on Officer Schneider through a basement window, fatally wounding him.
After an 8-hour standoff, the subject was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Officer Schneider was transported to the St. Marys Hospital at Mayo Clinic, where he remained until succumbing to his wounds.
Officer Schneider had served with the 10-officer Lake City Police Department for eight years. He also served part-time with the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office and had previously served with the Plainview Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Schneider gave the Lake City Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lake City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Schneider.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Shawn is the only officer of Lake City Police Department remembered here.
Shawn is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Shawn is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Shawn is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2011, 1 officer in MN was killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 2011, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2011, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Shawn was 32. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Shawn had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Shawn was 32. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Shawn had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Shawn was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Shawn had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.8% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Fridays: 17.3%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lake City Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 24.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
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