John Schofield

Died:
06 July 1974
Age:
27
Rank:
Police Constable
Force:
Surrey Constabulary
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Shot dead on patrol when he and two colleagues challenged a man of whom they had become suspicious.

Police Memorial Tribute

Shot dead while on patrol in Caterham when he and two colleagues pulled up alongside a man of whom they had become suspicious and who was carrying a gun concealed in a large holdall. The other two officers were both injured in the incident.