Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, May 25, 1933
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 259
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 18, 1933
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer Fox was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery being committed by a local juvenile gang. He managed to return fire, killing the 17-year-old shooter. He was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital with a wound to his abdomen. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital one week later.
Officer Fox had served with the Detroit Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his mother.