Lyndhurst Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, November 25, 1997
Add to My HeroesMichael W. Muzychenko
Sergeant Michael Muzychenko died after suffering a fatal heart attack while attempting to handcuff an intoxicated female suspect.
He was working as a shift supervisor when he went to the city jail to assist other officers who were having trouble with the individual. While physically restraining her, he suffered a heart attack.
Sergeant Muzychenko was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Lyndhurst Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, two stepdaughters, stepson, parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 39 ReflectionsI’ve never seen this site until today, it’s lovely to read all the nice things said and also sad to read all of my mom’s messages to Michael. Diane went to heaven 3 year ago, she never got over the loss of him. I’d like to think they are together again, like they were the last time I saw Michael. Standing in the doorway of the kitchen as he left for a night shift giving her a kiss. As an 18 year old, I loudly groaned and told them to get a room. They laughed and he squeezed her extra before leaving. I’m the same age now as he was when he died. That’s unbelievable because it doesn’t seem so long ago. I wonder how different our lives would be if he lived. He will always be in my thoughts.
Sara Kornokovich
Stepdaughter
May 13, 2025
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