Patrolman Anthony Schaffer
Cincinnati Police Division
Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, April 3, 1881

Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Fall
Date of Incident: Sunday, April 3, 1881
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Anthony Schaffer died as the result of head injuries he sustained in a fall while on patrol near the area of Sycamore Street and Abigail Street at approximately 4:00 am.

He had gone into a business to get warm. When he did not return his partner went inside to locate him and discovered him laying on the basement floor, twelve feet below. Patrolman Schaffer had apparently fallen through an open hatchway while inside of the business.

Patrolman Schaffer's partner and several employees of the business carried him to his home, where he died approximately five hours later.

Patrolman Schaffer had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and more than 10 children.