Mike Swoboda

Michael Emil "Mike" Swoboda (September 29, 1938 – September 6, 2008) was the mayor of Kirkwood, Missouri for two periods (2000–2008).

Mike Swoboda
Mayor of Kirkwood, Missouri
In office
2000–2008
Preceded byMarge Schramm
Succeeded byArt McDonnell
Personal details
Born
Michael Emil Swoboda

(1938-09-29)September 29, 1938
DiedSeptember 6, 2008(2008-09-06) (aged 69)
NationalityAmerican

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.

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References
  1. "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.
  2. Nizza, Mike; Baranauckas, Carla (2008-02-08). "Missouri Shooter's Motives Emerge". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "Kirkwood Mayor Shot Twice, Has Second Surgery". KDSK.com. 2008-02-08. Archived from the original on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  6. 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.
  7. "STLtoday - Former Kirkwood Mayor Mike Swoboda dies". Archived from the original on 2008-09-08. Retrieved 2008-09-06.


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