On an early September evening in 1911, the life of a dedicated Buffalo police officer, Patrolman Charles E. Schaeffer, was tragically cut short in a violent confrontation. The 38-year-old, a respected 17-year veteran of the force, was dutifully patrolling his beat when he was alerted to a theft at a nearby wedding celebration. Witnesses reported that four men had made off with coats from the party, and a description of the suspects was circulated.
Later that evening, Patrolman Schaeffer s
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