Lake City, MN Police Officer Shawn Schneider passed away 11 days after being shot in the head while responding to a domestic disturbance between a 17-year-old girl and her ex-boyfriend on Lyon Avenue.
According to news reports and court documents, Officer Schneider helped the girl out of the home when 25-year-old Alan Sylte, Jr. shot him in the head. Sylte was later found in the home dead from a gunshot wound.
Officer Schneider was honored on 01/07/2012 by his community and the 2,000 fellow Police Officers and other first responders before he was laid to rest.
I attended the services to honor Officer Schneider along with other officers from my department. When we arrived in Lake City, I was greeted by a resident who shook my hand, thanked me for coming to Lake City and thanked me for my service. Although I was appreciative of his comment, Officer Schneider deserves the thank you much more than I do, he gave his life for his community.
To the Schneider family, friends, and the Lake City community – I am sorry for your loss and your hero will never be forgotten.
Donation locations have been setup for the family. Those locations include:
Alliance Bank, Lake City
Shawn Schneider Family Support Fund
Alliance Bank
105 E. Lyon Ave., PO Box 455
Lake City, MN 55041
Drop off donations at any of their 10 locations
visit alliancebanks.com for a list of locations
Fiesta Foods, Lake City
“OFFICER SHAWN SCHNEIDER’S FAMILY SUPPORT FUND”
Fiesta Foods is taking donations to help Officer Schneider & his family. Cashiers will ask if you’d like to donate. Minimum $1 increments.
Lake City Police Department
LakeCity Police Department
209 South High Street, PO Box 448
Lake City, Minnesota 55041
651-345 – 3344
Wabasha County Sheriffs Department
Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office
848 17TH Street East
Wabasha, MN 55981-5033
651-565-3361
Red Wing Police Department
Law Enforcement Center
430 West 6th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-267-2600
Plainview City Police Department
241 W. Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
507-534-2441
Winona Law Enforcement Center
201 West 3rd St.
Winona, MN 55987
ScottCounty Law Enforcement Center
301 Fuller St. S
Shakopee, MN 55379
Fillmore County Sheriffs Department, Preston Minnesota
Fillmore County Law Enforcement Center/Jail
901 Houston Street NW
Preston, MN 55965-1080
507-765-3874
Olmsted County Sheriffs Department, Rochester Minnesota
101 4th St SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507-328-6800
Big Tony’s, Alma Wisconsin
107 N Main St
Alma, WI 54610
608-685-4100
Home Federal
All Branches in Rochester Minnesota
Lake City Youth Baseball Association
Donate via paypal at lakecitybaseball.com
Drop Box Donation Sites
Lake Pepin Floral, Lake City
Kwik Trip, Lake City
Burger King, Lake City
The Galley, Lake City
The Bronks, Lake City
Kennedy Snyder Drug, Lake City
Gerkens Town & Country, Lake City
Federal Mogul, Lake City
The Railhouse, Lake City
Dison Cleaners all Locations, Rochester
Paul Busch Auto Center, Wabasha
Dons Lawn & Sport, Wabasha
Lake City Disposal, Lake City
Huettl’s Meat Market, Lake City
Corner Closet, Lake City
Author: Terry Pretzloff