Lieutenant Michael Patrick Howe
Baltimore County Police Department
Maryland
End of Watch: Monday, August 11, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: Monday, August 11, 2008
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Lieutenant Michael Howe suffered a fatal stroke shortly after clearing from the scene of a barricade incident involving a murder-suicide. He was commanding the on scene tactical unit when it was learned the suspect committed suicide.

Shortly after debriefing the team, Lieutenant Howe returned home where he collapsed and passed away.

Lieutenant Howe had served with the Baltimore County Police Department for 30 years. He is survived by his wife and child.