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Sergeant Michael L. Crowe | Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona

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Michael L. Crowe

Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 4, 1995

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: Not available

Badge # 2729

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/4/1995

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Sergeant Crowe and Lieutenant Daniel Elkins, of the Yuma Police Department, were shot and killed after they, and a third officer, went to their headquarters to check on paperwork in reference to missing evidence. All three officers were unarmed. While in the building the suspect shot and killed Sergeant Crowe and Lieutenant Elkins. The third officer escaped unarmed and summoned backup. A Yuma County deputy was charged with both murders. Sergeant Crowe and Lieutenant Elkins were the suspect's immediate supervisors in the Southwest Border Alliance.

On April 30, 1997, the suspect was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years.

Sergeant Crowe is survived by his wife and two daughters.

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End of Watch: Tuesday, July 4, 1995
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Thanks for your services, Michael.

David
February 22, 2012

 

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