Detective Sergeant Daniel J. Coughlin
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, January 4, 1923

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 4, 1923
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Sergeant Coughlin was shot and killed after he and several other officers responded to a man with a gun call at a downtown hotel. When they arrived on the scene Sergeant Coughlin was shot as he questioned three men in a vehicle. He fell into the vehicle after being shot. One of the officers fired at the vehicle as the men fled, wounding one of the suspects. Sergeant Coughlin's body was found in the vehicle a short distance away.

Sergeant Coughlin had served with the Detroit Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and five daughters.