Police Officer Shawn Phillip Bandy, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Shawn Phillip Bandy

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Sunday, December 6, 1998

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Shawn Phillip Bandy

Police Officer Shawn Bandy succumbed to gunshot wounds the day after being shot in the head twice at Nashville Street and Westphalia in Detroit. Officer Bandy and other officers were attempting to stop a van wanted in connection with an abduction earlier in the day.

As they attempted to stop the vehicle, a suspect in the back opened fire on the cruisers, striking two officers in an unmarked vehicle and two officers in a patrol car. Officer Bandy was the passenger of the first marked cruiser when he was struck in the head by multiple rounds. The driver, Police Officer Mike Todd, of the unmarked vehicle was struck in the head by one of the rounds, and his partner was injured by flying glass.

All officers were transported to St. Johns Memorial Hospital where two officers were treated for shrapnel and glass wounds. Officer Todd was in rehabilitative care for over a year and suffered from paralysis, permanent brain injury, and loss of his left eye. He required 24-hour care until he succumbed to his wounds 23 years later.

Officer Bandy was struck in the head, neck, and chest and succumbed to his injuries the next day.

Four of the suspects were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The fifth suspect was sentenced to 5 to 15 years and was murdered in 2017 after being paroled.

Officer Bandy had served with the Detroit Police Department for four years. He was survived by his daughter, parents, and brothers. His father also served with the Detroit Police Department.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 4 years
Badge 427

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, December 5, 1998
Weapon Rifle; AR-15
Offender Sentenced to life

abduction, investigation, ambush

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Officer Bandy, i'm sorry for what happened to you along with your partner nearly 27 years ago, as you both didn't deserve it. Your deaths were and still are unjustified, as the men who shot you were nothing short of cowards, as their actions were vile and unruly. Thankfully however, they were all caught and sentenced to life, whilst one of them was murdered shortly after he was paroled, which i think was deserved since he was involved. However, i think the rest of them should've been put in the ground sooner, because they honestly should've gotten the death sentence while they still had the chance. Also, i'm sure that your daughter has grown up to learn about her father's legacy, and their may be a chance that she may be continuing your legacy in any way she knows how. On top of that, your father served with the same department you were in, which says alot about the fact that you had blue in your family, and you continued with the tradition up until your passing. I believe you were a man of honor and bravery along with strength, because you only being a young kid at just 23 years old, you were young with a servant's heart that some people don't have. And you were the way you were by the grace of god, because god knew you would become more than just a man, but a public servant, and that means alot to most people. I'm sure that the citizens of detroit appreciated you and your partner's service while you were alive, because you made a large impact with only a short amount of time with your service. In other words, your legacy won't be forgotten, and there's a possibility your daughter is carrying your name with her in her heart, because no child forgets who their parents are, and for you being a young man, i can tell you were a good father to raise your kid. But as of now, may you rest in peace knowing your service is appreciated along with your partner's, and that the men who took your lives aren't seeing the light of day again, as they won't hurt anyone else again no more, and that their karma and judgement will come for them when the time comes. Rest Well Mr. Bandy

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

May 12, 2025