Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, May 5, 1919
Add to My HeroesHarold G. Roughley
Police Officer Roughley was shot and killed while attempting to investigate a murder that took place earlier in the week.
Officer Roughly, who was in plain clothes, went to the home of a person of interest for questioning at 511 Clinton Street. He was accompanied by other officers who approached the front of the home. He and a partner approached the back of the house and attempted to force entry into the home in order to detain a suspect in the case. The rear door of the home opened a crack and a double-barreled shotgun was used to shoot Officer Roughly.
A suspect was arrested and admitted to the murder.
Officer Roughley had served with the Detroit Police Department for seven years.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 77
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender In custody
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View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Roughley,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit.
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