Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 705
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 1, 2004
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 47 years
Police Officer Kenneth Daniels was shot and killed while moonlighting at a local nightclub at 6609 Michigan Avenue.
He had broken up a fight and ejected several men from the club. Later in the evening, as he walked to his car, he was ambushed and shot by one of the men.
The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and felony firearms possession in March of 2005. He was sentenced to a minimum of 47 years in prison.
Officer Daniels had served with the Detroit Police Department for eight years and was a member of the Tactical Services Section. He was survived by his wife and two sons.