Police Officer Alonzo E. Bullard
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, November 29, 1883

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 7 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, November 29, 1883
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Bullard was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to arrest a man at a home on Wabash Street for stealing a barrel of oil from a grocery store.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison February 26, 1884.

Officer Bullard had served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 months and was survived by his wife and three children.