Stephen Scherer
Stephen Scherer (February 22, 1989 – October 3, 2010) was a Cadet with the class of 2011 at the United States Military Academy who competed in the 2008 Olympic Games in 10 metre air rifle.[1][2] Scherer was only 19 and still a plebe (freshman) at West Point when he qualified for the Beijing games.[3] Scherer transferred to Texas Christian University after leaving West Point.
Stephen's younger sister Sarah Scherer is also a sports shooter who competed in the 10 metre air rifle of 2012 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics.[4]
Death[]
Scherer was found dead on October 3, 2010, in his off-campus apartment. The cause of death was ruled to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Cadet Club News, Olympic Bound". West Point Association of Graduates. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
- ^ "Team USA Profile". USA Shooting. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
- ^ Springer, Shira (2008-07-20). "Top Caliber". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
- ^ "Brother's suicide has left U.S. shooter with heavy heart". USA TODAY. June 5, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ "TCU Daily Skiff, Student found dead at off-campus residence". TCU Daily Skiff. Archived from the original on 2010-10-11. Retrieved 2010-10-07.
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