Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, January 16, 1974
Add to My HeroesEdward Pakula, Jr.
Officer Pakula and Sergeant Leonard Todd were shot and killed after responding to a call of a barricaded gunman. As soon as they arrived at the gunman's residence at 14021 Mayfield Street they were met with a hail of bullets. Two other officers were seriously wounded before the suspect was talked into giving himself up. The suspect had been under psychiatric care for several months.
The suspect pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and was sentenced to 40 to 80 years on June 4, 1974. He died in prison on June 27, 1975.
Officer Pakula had served with the Detroit Police Department for four years. He had also served his country as a U.S. Marine. He is survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 1906
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
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