Roseville Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, February 18, 1978
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: February 18, 1978
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Robert Young suffered a fatal heart attack shortly following a foot pursuit.
He had responded to assist an ambulance crew that was having trouble restraining a man. The suspect had broken free and ran from the scene, with Patrolman Young in pursuit.
Patrolman Young was able to tackle and handcuff the suspect and return him to the ambulance. Moments later, Patrolman Young collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.
Patrolman Young had served with the Roseville Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.