Police Officer Douglas W. Minton
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, December 31, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 31, 1931
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Minton was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery of a service station. The suspect was arrested and sentenced to life in prison after confessing to a second murder.

Officer Minton had served with the Detroit Police Department for 6 years and was assigned to the 12th Precinct.