Police Officer Joshua T. Miktarian
Twinsburg Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, July 13, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 45

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 13, 2008
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Joshua Miktarian was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on Glenwood Drive at approximately 2:00 am.

Approximately two minutes after making the initial stop he radioed for assistance. Dispatchers then received several 911 calls reporting gunshots. Responding officers located Officer Miktarian. He was flown to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect was arrested a short time later by members of the Bedford Heights Police Department.

Officer Miktarian had served with the Twinsburg Police Department for 11 years and also served as a part-time officer with the Uniontown Police Department. He is survived by his wife, who is also a police officer, and their 3-month-old daughter.