Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 8, 1983
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: S-1055
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 8, 1983
Weapon Used: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Sergeant Michael Bossuyt was shot and killed after he stopped two men who were stealing a video game console from an arcade at the intersection of East Forest Avenue and Gratiot Avenue.
The subjects were able to gain control of his service weapon and shot him in the head. They then stole the gun and threw it into Lake St. Clair, where it was later recovered. The suspect was sentenced to life in prison.
Sergeant Bossuyt had been with the Detroit Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, father, and three sisters.