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Patrolman Albert W. Thayer | Detroit Police Department, Michigan Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Patrolman

Albert W. Thayer

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Monday, November 26, 1888

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 8 years, 6 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/26/1888

Weapon: Handgun; Revolver

Suspect: Apprehended

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Patrolman Thayer was shot and killed while following two suspicious men near Fort Street and 15th Street at approximately 2200 hours. Two suspects were arrested several days later.

Patrolman Thayer had served with the agency for 8.5 years. He was survived by his wife, son, mother, and two sisters.

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