Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, November 2, 1987
Add to My HeroesAndre Barksdale
Officer Barksdale was shot and killed with his own weapon after responding to a domestic disturbance at 7 p.m. at 12695 Blackstone Street.
Officer Barksdale engaged in a struggle with the suspect as he slit the throat of his six-month-old child, killing her. The suspect also shot another officer at the scene. That officer returned fire killing the suspect.
Officer Barksdale was survived by his three-year-old son, his mother, two brothers, and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 5083
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 17, 2019
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