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Danny William Schmitz

Danny William Schmitz

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Gender Male
Age 45 yrs
Nationality United States
Marital Status Unknown
Date of Death 07/13/2008
Location N Route Z and State Hwy FF Centralia MO 65240 Boone
Cause of Death

Suicide

Danny William Schmitz reportedly shot himself after a high-speed chase. Schmitz was allegedly seen taking part in a car-to-car drug transaction behind a building on Highway 22 in Centralia at about 5:40 p.m. Police pursued Schmitz's Honda onto the highway and Boone County sheriff's deputies joined the chase. According to police, Schmitz drove out of town on Route Z at more than 100 mph before losing control of the car and crashing into a front yard about 4 miles south of the city. Police said Schmitz got out of his car and ran behind the houses, where officers lost sight of him. A highway patrol canine unit arrived and indicated a person was in the area. According to police, officers announced themselves, then heard a shot. Officers found Schmitz unconscious with a gunshot wound to the head, apparently self-inflicted. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

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Alleged Responsible Party
Centralia Police Department, Boone County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Sources & References

1 columbiatribune.com Open source
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