Mercer County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, July 25, 1924
Add to My HeroesMichael A. Schoch
Deputy Schoch was killed in a motorcycle accident while involved in a vehicle pursuit.
He had served with the agency for 2.5 years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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View all 7 ReflectionsHonoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Michael A. Schoch of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 57 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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