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Sheriff Duane A. Badder | Presque Isle County Sheriff's Department, Michigan
Presque Isle County Sheriff's Department, Michigan

Sheriff

Duane A. Badder

Presque Isle County Sheriff's Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Monday, October 29, 1979

Biographical Info

Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Sheriff

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 29, 1979
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Sheriff Duane Badder was shot and killed after responding to a call involving a man who had shot at his neighbor's home. The suspect was well known to law enforcement and Sheriff Badder attempted to talk the man into dropping his gun. The suspect opened fire on Sheriff Badder, striking him.

A deputy who had also responded to the scene returned fire and killed the suspect.

Sheriff Badder had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and two daughters.