Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Monday, December 3, 1984
Add to My HeroesMarcellus Ward
Detective Marcellus Ward was shot and killed while working on an undercover assignment.
He was shot and killed as he and other Baltimore officers and a DEA agent attempted to arrest a heroin dealer at 1829 Frederick Avenue. The suspect was taken into custody following the shootout.
He was convicted of Detective Ward's murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Detective Ward had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 13 years and was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration's Baltimore District Office Task Force. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 45
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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