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OFFICER DOWN-Deputy Sheriff Michael Schaefer
Uvalde County Sheriff’s Department
Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, December 25, 2010
Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 25, 2010
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Apprehended
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 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. Deputy Schaefer collapsed moments later.
Agency Contact Information
Uvalde County Sheriff’s Department
121 E Nopal Street
Uvalde, TX 78801
Phone: (830) 278-4111
Please contact the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Department for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.
