Police Officer Edward M. McLaughlin
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, November 13, 1916

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, November 13, 1916
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer McLaughlin was shot and killed with his own service weapon near Cass Park while on patrol. He was found suffering from several gunshot wounds to the head, chest, and back and his empty service revolver was on top of his body. It is believed that he had become engaged in a struggle with a suspect who gained control of his weapon and shot him.