Public Safety Officer Mason James Samborski
Oak Park Department of Public Safety
Michigan
End of Watch: Sunday, December 28, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 1200

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, December 28, 2008
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Mason Samborski was shot and killed while conducting an investigation following a traffic stop. He had a stopped a juvenile suspect and took him to a nearby apartment complex in connection with the investigation.

After arriving at the location, a struggle ensued in which Officer Samborski was fatally shot. The suspect fled the scene with his service weapon but was apprehended the following day.

Officer Samborski had served with the Oak Park Police Department for 4 years. He is survived by his wife, child, parents, brother, and sister.