American sport shooterFor the Canadian scientist, see Stephen W. Scherer.

Stephen Scherer (February 22, 1989 – October 3, 2010) was a Cadet with the cl* of 2011 at the United States Military Academy who competed in the 2008 Olympic Games in 10 metre air rifle. Scherer was only 19 and still a plebe (freshman) at West Point when he qualified for the Beijing games. 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.

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.

References

External links

• Team USA profile