In the quiet of a late spring evening on May 22, 2020, events unfolded that would end the life of 60-year-old Cary F. Schmidt in his home on the West Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota. It wasn’t until the following morning that the grim discovery was made. A friend, concerned after finding the door to Schmidt's residence in the 200 block of East Belvidere Street open, entered the house to find a distressing scene.
Schmidt was on the floor, bleeding from at least one gunshot wound to his chest.
Emergency services were immediately called to the scene. Upon their arrival, police found Cary F. Schmidt unconscious and not breathing, with clear signs of trauma. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators located casings on the floor, indicating the violent nature of his death. The incident was quickly ruled a homicide, marking the city's 13th of the year.
During the initial investigation, a neighbor came forward with a crucial piece of information. They reported hearing gunshots the previous evening but had not called the police at the time. This suggested that Schmidt had been killed on Friday night. The police began an intensive investigation into the fatal shooting, seeking to piece together the events that led to the death of the 60-year-old male resident.
Despite the efforts of the Saint Paul Police Department and public appeals for information, the case has remained a difficult one to solve. In the days and weeks following the discovery of Schmidt's body, no arrests were made in connection with his murder. The police have not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest in the shooting. The investigation into who shot and killed Cary F. Schmidt remains open, leaving his family and community searching for answers.
