Detective Lieutenant John J. Heffron
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, October 11, 1923

Biographical Info
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 6, 1923
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Two shot and killed

Lieutenant John Heffron was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery while investigating reports of forgery at a local saloon at 2130 hours.

While he was in the saloon four men entered and attempted to rob the establishment. Lieutenant Heffron identified himself and exchanged shots with the suspects. He mortally wounded two of the men during a running gun battle that ended outside of the saloon when he was shot in the stomach and hip. He was transported to Receiving Hospital where he remained until his death five days later.

The two remaining suspects were arrested two days later and were both sentenced to life in prison.

Lieutenant Heffron was survived by his wife, three daughters, and son.