Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, October 9, 1987
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 1697
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 9, 1987
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Fitzpatrick was struck and killed by a drunk driver while on patrol at Van Dyke and East Outer Drive. The impaired driver ran a red light at 80 mph pushing Officer Fitzpatrick's patrol car across three lanes of traffic.
Officer Fitzpatrick served with the Detroit Police Department for 18 years and was a member of the tactical services section. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.