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Police Officer Harold G. Roughley
Detroit Police Department
Michigan

End of Watch: Monday, May 5, 1919

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 5, 1919
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Roughley was shot and killed by a homeowner who mistook him for a burglar. Officer Roughly, who was in plainclothes, attempted to force entry into the home to detain a suspect when the homeowner shot him.

Officer Roughley had served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 years.

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