Police Officer Reed Howard
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, March 25, 1932

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, March 25, 1932
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Howard was shot and killed while working an undercover operation in an attempt to purchase illegal liquor. Officer Howard entered the blind pig with an informant and then became involved in an argument while inside. Officer Howard was shot by a person inside but was able to return fire and killed the suspect. Officer Howard was taken to Receiving Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Howard had served with the Detroit Police Department for 2 years. He the first black officer to be killed in the line of duty while serving with the agency.