Ypsilanti Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, July 11, 1975
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 11, 1975
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: One shot and killed
Patrolman Douglas Downing was shot and killed after responding to a holdup alarm at a bank on Michigan Street and Park Street. As Patrolman Downing entered through a rear door he encountered a suspect who was fleeing the bank. The two struggled and Patrolman Downing was shot and killed. Another officer shot and killed one of the three suspects and the other two were apprehended.
Patrolman Downing had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife.