Sergeant Michael R. King
University City Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Friday, October 31, 2008
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: 17

Sergeant Michael King was shot and killed as he sat in his patrol car at the intersection of Leland Avenue and Delmar Boulevard. A known criminal approached his vehicle on foot and opened fire without warning, fatally wounding Sergeant King.

The suspect fled the scene but was arrested five days later following a traffic stop by members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Sergeant King had served with the University City Police Department for 25 years. He is survived by his wife.