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Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich has died. He was hospitalized with a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head and has died from his injuries. Schweich was re elected last November to a second term as Auditor. He had thrown his hat in the Governor's race facing a bitter primary with Catherine Hanaway.
11:58 AM PT: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
12:03 PM PT: Statement from Roy Temple, Chairman of the Missouri Democratic Party:
" The death of Auditor Tom Schweich is devastating news for his family and all Missourians. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schweich family during this tragic time."
12:12 PM PT: Tweet from Senator Claire McCaskill- @clairecmc "I am very sad and hurt so much for Tom Schweich's family. Good man. Dedicated public servant. Hug those you love"
12:18 PM PT: Jefferson City, MO -
Gov. Jay Nixon today released the following statement upon the death of Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich. The Governor also has ordered flags at all Missouri state facilities to be immediately lowered to half-staff to honor his passing.
“I join all Missourians in mourning the passing of State Auditor Tom Schweich, a brilliant, devoted and accomplished public servant who dedicated his career to making Missouri and the world a better place,” Gov. Nixon said. “From his courageous work to combat the illegal drug trade abroad in Afghanistan to his tireless efforts to protect the interests of taxpayers here in Missouri, Tom Schweich’s exceptional intellect and unwavering dedication to public service left a legacy that will endure for many years to come. The First Lady and I send our most heartfelt condolences to Tom’s wife Kathy and two children, Emilie and Thomas, Jr.”
12:50 PM PT: My thoughts and prayers are with the Schweich family. No matter what your political affiliation may be this is a tragedy for the entire state.
12:53 PM PT: PRESS RELEASE
Young Democrats of Missouri
February 26, 2015
The Young Democrats of Missouri are saddened by the passing of Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich. A good man and dedicated civil servant, Auditor Schweich gave much to the people of our state.
It is important to remember that no matter the letter behind our names or the political affiliation we claim, we are all people. While we have not always agreed with the politics of Auditor Schweich, we have always agreed that he was a kind person and- above all else- a man who cared about making Missouri better. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this tragedy.
- The Young Democrats of Missouri Executive Board
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The Auditor had accused the GOP Chairman of making anti-Semitic comments about him. Tom Schweich was not Jewish but his grandfather was.
4:09 PM PT: Tony Messenger was the St. Louis Post Dispatch reporter Tom Schweich called just before he shot himself.
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