Police Officer Melissa Jayne Schmidt

Police Officer Melissa Jayne Schmidt

Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Thursday, August 1, 2002

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Melissa Jayne Schmidt

Officer Melissa Schmidt was shot and killed after she and her partner responded to a call shortly after 7:00 pm reporting a woman with a gun at a public housing complex.

Contact was made with the 60-year-old female suspect at Horn Towers, and while the officers were questioning her, she said she needed to go to the bathroom. Officer Schmidt escorted the woman to the public restroom in the lobby of the building. While in the restroom, the woman produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Schmidt in the abdomen below her vest. Officer Schmidt was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Officer Schmidt was a United States Marine Corps veteran who served with the Minneapolis Police Department for more than six years and was assigned to the Public Housing Unit. She is survived by her parents and brother.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 6 years, 6 months
  • Badge 6367
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed

suspicious person

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Officer Schmidt, i'm sorry for what happened to you that day almost 23 years ago, as your murder was cruel and unwarranted. That woman had no right to take you away the way she did, as it was senseless. If anything she could've just went on her day or did her time in prison, but instead chose to make a decision that would prove how much of a worthless coward she really was to do something to you, let alone a police officer in general who was doing their job. But rest assured, you were able to return fire and take out the suspect, meaning that you not only avenged yourself, but prevented that woman from causing further trouble and making other people's lives worse. Rest assured, you can rest in peace knowing that you were strong enough to not only fight back, but to save yourself and put the dog down. In other words, i think you were one of the stronger female police officers in law enforcement, as their are some girl cops who either can't do their job, or aren't as determined or strong like you were. Their are some good woman cops out there, and you were one of them, and on top of that you were a marine which further adds onto how strong and courageous you were. To not only become a police officer but a marine as well is a difficult and tough thing to do, but with women like you, you were able to pave the way for women who weren't as tough as you, by you leading by example on how to get the job done. With that, i personally salute you for not only your service as a police officer for the Minneapolis police department, but your country aswell, which is a very honorable thing to do, as you were one of the brave marines to defend their country, and do it successfully. From what i could tell, i can tell you were one of the good officers in law enforcement, as you served 6 and a half months in law enforcement, which means you were dedicated to your job and did it the best way you knew how. But as for what occured, i do think that some things could have been different with what happened, but other than that it still doesn't change the fact that a woman killed a police officer, and for what reason is beyond my understanding. Apart from that, i'd like to think you're resting peacefully in heaven, and you're most likely resuming your career in law enforcement in heaven, as you were one of the few who not only enjoyed it, but one of the few that took their calling on wanting to become a cop and protecting and serving others. Rest assured, you can rest well knowing that the individual who killed you is also gone, as they're taking their punishment in the afterlife for their actions and what they did to you, as karma always reaches those who do wrong. I believe karma is a very real thing, and that it always gets those who do wrong, especially those who are willing to harm and kill a police officer, as only those who are truly cruel and foul would do something like that. But as of now, may you rest in peace knowing that your service is appreciated, and that your service to the citizens of Minneapolis and the United States is forever cherished, And as long as people remember you and say your name, you aren't truly dead as you live in the minds and hearts of others along with those who knew you. Rest Well Mrs. Schmidt.

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

June 13, 2025

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