Officer
Down Web Memorial
Officer Melissa Schmidt was shot and killed after she and her
partner responded to a call shortly after 1900 hours, reporting a woman
with a gun at the Horn Towers public housing complex.
Contact was made with the 60-year-old female suspect 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 and had been
with the Minneapolis Police Department for over six years. She was
assigned to the Public Housing Unit. Officer Schmidt is survived by her
parents and brother.
OCCUPATION: Police Officer, Minneapolis, MN
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Comments from Melissa's
Close Friends
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3/05/2006
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Det Commander, Havana
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Comments:
From The
Officer Down Memorial Page
I was shcocked to learn of your untimely death in the Leatherneck
magazine. I was your Detachment Commander at the U.S. Interests
Section, Havana, Cuba, for 4 months before you left the Marines Corps.
During the "tidal wave" that destroyed Old Havana AND the U.S.
Interests Section, you and your fellow MSGs worked alot of hours,
protecting a USINT building that was flooded and without electrical
power for weeks. I remember visiting you on post during MIDWATCH. Your
only light was a coleman latern and a MAGLITE
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Sherman Kohler
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11/10/2004
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MSG, Havana
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From The
Officer Down Memorial Page
Melissa,
It has been 12 years since we served together in Havana, Cuba while on
MSG Duty. When I reflect back on that experience, there isn't a lot
that brings a smile to my face other than the fun times that you,
myself, and some of the other Marines had. Thank you for making a not
so good environment better. I remember you fondly and know that you are
missed. Thank you for your service Marine and God Bless You!
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Sherman Kohler
United States Marine Corps
2004-11-10
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