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Officer August Schoo was shot and killed by a man on Washington Avenue. The prime suspect in his murder was later shot and killed in another shootout. No other suspects were ever arrested. Officer Schoo had served with the agency for 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two step-children and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Schoo gave the Newport Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Schoo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Newport Police Department has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
August is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
August is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
August 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 1930, 1 officer at Newport Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1930, 16 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1930, 239 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1930, 241 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
August was 54. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Newport Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 50; the middle age was 37. August had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 3.2 years.
August was 54. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. August had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
August was 54. 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. August had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
August was 54. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. August had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 20% of these deaths at Newport Police Department; October holds the most, 20%. Saturdays: 20%.
June holds 8.6% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Saturdays: 19%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Newport Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.4% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Newport Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, August among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-E
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