Police Officer Milus Terry Lyles
Charlotte Police Department
North Carolina
End of Watch: Monday, August 6, 1990

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 5, 1990
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Lyles was shot and killed by a man he had arrested who had managed to conceal a .22 caliber handgun in his underwear when searched. As Officer Lyles drove the suspect to headquarters the man opened fire, while still handcuffed, from the backseat of the patrol car, striking Officer Lyles.

The man was apprehended and sentenced to death. He was later awarded a new trial and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on April 8, 1994.

Officer Lyles had served in law enforcement for just over 2.5 years. He is survived by his wife and parents.