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Police Officer Henry Schaad was shot and killed during race riots which had taken over the city in the summer of 1969. He and two other officers were responding to the scene of a shooting when a suspect opened fire on their armored police vehicle. The round penetrated the one-eigth steel sides of the converted armored bank truck and fragmented. One of the fragments struck Officer Schaad in the chest, causing major internal injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two weeks later. In October 2001 two men were arrested and charged with Officer Schaad's murder. On March 13th, 2003, both suspects were found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to prison terms of ten and 19 years respectively. Officer Schaad had served with the York City Police Department for 10 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five-year-old daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Schaad served with the York City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Schaad.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
York City Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Henry is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Henry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1969, 4 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1969, 124 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1969, 128 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Henry was 22. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Henry had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Henry was 22. 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. Henry had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Henry was 22. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Henry had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.5% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 15.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at York City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 4.3% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
York City Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Henry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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