Police Officer Valentine M. Lukowiak
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Sunday, November 14, 1926

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 7 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 14, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Lukowiak was shot and killed while investigating a reports of gun shots on Adele Street. He had met the complainant and both men walked to the location where they encountered two more men who informed the officer they had just been robbed. The two men then told Officer Lukowiak that the three suspects were in a nearby building.

As Officer Lukowiak ascended the stairs the three suspects began running down the stairs and opened fire on him. Officer Lukowiak was shot and killed by the suspects.

Officer Lukowiak was a WWI veteran and had only served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 months. He was survived by his wife and brother, who also served on the Detroit Police Department.