Police Officer Mac J. Donnelly Jr.
Lansing Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, June 16, 1977

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, June 16, 1977
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Donnelly was shot and killed by a bank robbery suspect while attempting to rescue four hostages. Officer Donnelly rammed the suspects vehicle with his patrol car as the suspect tried to flee from the bank with his hostages. The suspect shot him as he stepped out of his car. Officer Donnelly was able to return fire wounding the suspect. All of the hostages were freed during the attempt. One of the hostages, the bank manager was shot in the hand when he tried to wrestle the gun away from the suspect. The suspect, two other men and a woman, were taken into custody.

Officer Donnelly had been with the agency for nine years. He was the father of five children.