Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Saturday, October 16, 1976
Add to My HeroesMichael J. Acri
Sergeant Michael Acri was shot and killed during a struggle with a man after responding to a call of a man threatening a woman with a knife at 9th Street and E Street, NE.
Upon their arrival, officers placed the woman under arrest for the destruction of property. While talking to the male subject, the man suddenly attacked the officers, and a struggle ensued. The subject was able to gain control of Sergeant Acri's weapon and shot him in the chest and another officer in the leg.
Sergeant Acri had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 13 years
- Badge S-645
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
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