Southfield Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, January 23, 1971
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 23, 1971
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Officer McMahon was killed when he was stuck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver while he was laying out road flares near an abandoned vehicle. The 39-year-old driver was charged with manslaughter and released after posting a $1500.00 bond.
Officer McMahon had been with the agency for two months and was survived by his father, a retired Detroit Police Officer.