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Deputy Michael Schaefer suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a 16-year-old female who was possibly under the influence of narcotics and alcohol.
He and another deputy had responded to a domestic disturbance at 1:45 am involving a fight between the girl and another family member. When they arrived at the scene, they attempted to place the girl into custody but became involved in a struggle.
As they placed the girl into a patrol car, Deputy Schaefer collapsed. The girl was taken into custody on investigation of capital murder in connection with Deputy Schaefer's death.
Deputy Schaefer is survived by his wife, three sons, daughter, parents, four sisters, nieces, and nephews.
Survivors
Deputy Schaefer is survived by his wife, three sons, daughter, parents, four sisters, nieces, and nephews.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Schaefer gave the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Uvalde community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Schaefer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Uvalde County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Michael is one of 88 officers lost to cardiac events in TX, 3.6% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Michael is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2010, 3 officers in TX were lost to cardiac events, the 4th heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1978, with 4.
In 2010, 21 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2010, 21 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 7th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Michael was 55. Of the 84 lost to cardiac events in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 42.8 and 57; the middle age was 50. Michael had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Michael was 55. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Michael had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Michael was 55. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Michael had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
December holds 12.5% of these deaths in TX; October holds the most, 12.5%. Saturdays: 14.8%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.4%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Uvalde County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.6% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Uvalde County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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