Deputy Sheriff Edward M. Schrader, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff Edward M. Schrader

Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, July 11, 1974

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Edward M. Schrader

Deputy Sheriff Edward Schrader was shot and killed with his own handgun after responding to a domestic disturbance at the Mira Loma Apartments in Rancho California.

Deputy Schrader was told by a neighbor that the husband was hiding. When he began to search for the man, the subject rushed him. During the ensuing struggle, the man gained control of Deputy Schrader's service revolver and shot him.

The suspect, a 25-year-old AWOL Marine from Camp Lejeune was apprehended a short time later by other deputies. On March 25th, 1975, he was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 10 years to life in prison.

Deputy Schrader had served with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for 17 months. He was survived by his wife, parents, and three siblings.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 4 months
Badge 93

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

deserter, domestic

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Deputy Sheriff Schrader,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Riverside County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 11, 2024