Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, December 31, 1931
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 1853
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 31, 1931
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1963
Officer Minton was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery of a service station by two youths at 14834 Livernois. Both were arrested and sentenced to life in prison. The 18-year-old gunman confessed to two other murders and 22 hold-ups. He was paroled on August 14, 1963.
Officer Minton had served with the Detroit Police Department for 6 years and was assigned to the 12th Precinct.