Highland Park Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Tuesday, April 16, 1974
Add to My HeroesJohn Paul Tsolis
Detective Sergeant John Tsolis and Police Officer James Watts, of the Detroit Police Department, were shot as they executed a narcotics search warrant at the home of the suspect at 13145 Appoline Street, in Detroit.
The suspect was hiding in a closet on the second floor and when Detective Tsolis opened the door the man began firing with two guns. Detective Tsolis was killed instantly and Officer Watts suffered wounds in his arm and chest. He was able to return fire and wound the suspect.
Detective Tsolis died of his wounds at the scene and Officer Watts died on March 15th, 1975.
Detective Tsolis had served with the Highland Park Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 5, 2020
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