Police Officer Elmer M. Powers
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, April 25, 1918

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, April 25, 1918
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Powers was struck and killed by a drunk driver while crossing the street at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Randolph Street. He had just walked out of Central Station when he was killed.

Officer Powers had served with the Detroit Police Department for 3 years.