U.S. Navy · United States 
George Scheu
1987
George Scheu served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. George served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer George Scheu was shot and killed when he attempted to take action during a robbery on Murray Street, in Flushing, while off duty. As he attempted to question the suspect, the suspect shot Officer Scheu in the face with a .38 caliber pen gun. The suspect was eventually apprehended in 1999, but ultimately acquitted of Officer Scheu's murder. He is now serving a 97 year prison sentence for narcotics sales and a separate murder. Officer Scheu was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves. He had served with the NYPD for 19 years and was assigned to the 115th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1963 – 1967
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
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