Mike Swoboda
Mike Swoboda | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Kirkwood, Missouri | |
| In office 2000–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Marge Schramm |
| Succeeded by | Art McDonnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Emil Swoboda September 29, 1938 |
| Died | September 6, 2008 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | American |
Michael Emil "Mike" Swoboda (September 29, 1938 – September 6, 2008) was the mayor of Kirkwood, Missouri for two periods (2000–2008).
He was wounded on February 7, 2008, when Charles "Cookie" Thornton went on a shooting rampage at a meeting in the city hall. Swoboda, who was one of the targets of the rampage, was taken to St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in critical condition.[1][2][3][4]
Swoboda was shot in the lower jaw, with the bullet exiting from his cheek, and was also shot in the back of his head. He received a surgery on February 7 and a second on February 8, which lasted three hours.[5] On February 13, he opened his eyes, and on the 15th his condition was upgraded to serious.[6] On February 23, his condition was upgraded to satisfactory. However, on September 6, 2008, Swoboda died in hospice after a rapid health decline shortly before his 70th birthday.[7] According to Swoboda's son, cancer was an additional factor that contributed to his father's health decline.[citation needed]
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References[edit]
- ^ "6 dead in shooting rampage at Kirkwood City Council". St. Louis Post Dispatch. 2008-02-07. Archived from the original on 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
- ^ Nizza, Mike; Baranauckas, Carla (2008-02-08). "Missouri Shooter's Motives Emerge". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
- ^ "Man opens fire at Mo. council meeting". United Press International. 2008-02-07. Archived from the original on 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
- ^ "Gunman in Kirkwood City Hall attack left a suicide note". KMOV.com. 2008-02-08. Archived from the original on 2008-02-09. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
- ^ "Kirkwood Mayor Shot Twice, Has Second Surgery". KDSK.com. 2008-02-08. Archived from the original on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
- ^ Stephen Deere (2008-02-15). "Kirkwood's mayor continues to improve". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
- ^ "STLtoday - Former Kirkwood Mayor Mike Swoboda dies". Archived from the original on 2008-09-08. Retrieved 2008-09-06.
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