John David Schroeder
1973
John David Schroeder. John also served in the U.S. Army. John served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective John Schroeder was shot and killed when he surprised three men who were robbing a pawn shop at 1904 Washington Street. Detective Schroeder was at the business to conduct a background investigation of a police recruit. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder but released on a technicality after serving only 12 years. After being released, he committed an armed robbery and was returned to jail. He was again released, and in August 2018, he was once more arrested on illegal firearms sale charges. Detective Schroeder had been with the Boston Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his parents and four siblings. One of his other brothers, Patrolman Walter Schroeder, was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sept. 24, 1970, while working for the Boston Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and four siblings.
Service Record
1943 – 1945
U.S. Army
1943
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Boston Police Department
Detective
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