Houghton Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 4, 1930
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 4, 1930
Weapon Used: Rifle; .30-.30
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Officer Romano was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a location where a man had just shot his neighbor. The man opened fire on the officers as they exited their patrol car, killing Officer Romano.
The suspect then went into his home and committed suicide.
Officer Romano was single and had served with the agency for 8 years.