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Police Officer Henry Joseph Mach | Detroit Police Department, Michigan Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

Henry Joseph Mach

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Sunday, December 21, 1947

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/21/1947

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Officer Mach was shot and killed after responding to a report of a disturbance on Cabot Street. When he arrived he encountered a man assaulting another person. He chased the man into a nearby alley but was killed when the man opened fire. The suspect was arrested a short time later.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on June 30, 1948.

Officer Mach had served with the Detroit Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and two children. He was a World War II veteran.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 64th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 21, 2011

 

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