FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A benefit fund has been set up for the family of a man suspected in the shooting death of a Fargo police officer.
 
     Officer Jason Moszer died Thursday of a single gunshot wound during a standoff at a house near downtown Fargo. The suspect, Marcus Schumacher, was found dead in the house but police have not said whether he died of a police bullet or shot himself.
 
     Officers were initially sent to the scene after Schumacher’s son called dispatchers and said Schumacher had fired a gun at his mother, Schumacher’s wife.
 
     A group coordinating the fundraising effort says it’s also accepting donations of gift cards and non-perishable food items.
 
     Fargo Police Chief Dave Todd has urged community members to reach out the Schumachers, saying it’s “the right thing to do.”

Obit…

Marcus Schumacher, 49, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his home in Fargo.

Marcus was born September 12, 1966, in Bismarck, ND, the son of Markus and Marcella (Brown) Schumacher. He grew up in Devils Lake, ND, and graduated from Devils Lake High School. Marcus married Michelle Hegle on March 6, 1987 in Devils Lake. They made their home in Grand Forks, Bismarck, and then Fargo. Mark was a golden-glove boxer and trained with Virgil Hill. He worked for and enjoyed building fences for 3D Specialties/Dakota Fence. Mark enjoyed deer hunting, sitting in the hot-tub with family and friends, and fishing. He loved his family, and was a lover of animals, especially his dog, Spanky.

Mark is survived by his wife, Michelle Schumacher; daughter, Alexa (Nick) Picotte; sons, Dalton “DJ” and Cody; grandson, Wyatt Picotte; father and mother; and grandmother, Genny Brown.

He was preceded in death by his Grandpa Adam Brown and Schumacher Grandparents and his father-in-law, Lyle Hegle.

Memorial Service: A private family service will be held at a later date.

 Arrangements are in the care of Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

 

Previously…

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Fargo’s police chief is asking the public to help not only the family of a slain officer but also the family of the suspected shooter.

Officer Jason Moszer died Thursday February 11, 2016 of a single gunshot wound during a standoff with a suspect at a house near downtown Fargo. He left behind a wife and two children.

The suspect, Marcus Schumacher, was found dead in the house but police have not said whether he died of a police bullet or shot himself.

Police Chief David Todd issued a statement over the weekend saying Schumacher’s wife and son also could use support, and the police department would appreciate seeing the community rally around them.

A group is preparing to launch a benefit fund for the Schumachers.