Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, July 14, 2000
Add to My HeroesShynelle Marie Mason
Officer Mason was shot to death during a confrontation with three men near the Mobil Mart station at Fenkell and Schaefer.
Officer Mason was off duty and was with several female friends around 8 p.m. when the men began a conversation. When the women refused to participate, the men started arguing with them. Officer Mason identified herself as a police officer and one of the suspects pulled out a gun and shot her. The bullet entered Officer Mason's side and pierced her heart. She died en route to Sinai-Grace Hospital.
The suspect fled the scene but was identified and arrested early the next morning and charged with murder. Officer Mason had previously arrested the man for carrying a concealed weapon and it was determined that he murdered in retaliation for the arrest. The other accomplices were also charged in connection with this case.
The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on July 6, 2001.
Officer Mason had been with the Detroit Police Department for two years.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 852
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 127 ReflectionsSo many words and reflections with not enough time or space to fit all the words that could be said. The past 24 hours for me have been probably my most draining emotionally and then I was pulled towards YOU. Almost 20 years later and it never gets any easier. I remember the day you were taken from us, how I felt in that moment, watching the news...I remember it all. I remember YOU my big cousin who I admire so so much. I look up to you and the strength and love that you showed us all. I remember you always making me and twin laugh as soon as we walked up to the house to visit because you'd have your face pressed against the glass door. You will always be my 'piggy' because whenever I get sad I picture you making that face and I still laugh. You're my HERO and your service as a Citizen, Family member and Detroit Police Officer will Always live on. Rest Peacefully Guardian Angel
Bianca Mason
Cousin
March 11, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Reserve Captain Raymond Andrew Boseman
New Orleans Police Department, LA
EOW: March 29, 2020
Officer Ching Kok "CK" Yan
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US
EOW: May 16, 2020
Police Officer Francesco S. Scorpo
Paterson Police Department, NJ
EOW: April 12, 2020
Sergeant AlTerek Patterson
Bedminster Township Police Department, NJ
EOW: April 12, 2020
Deputy Sheriff Wyatt Maser
Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, ID
EOW: May 18, 2020
Correctional Officer Kenneth J. Moore
District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, DC
EOW: April 1, 2020
Sergeant Jose Diaz-Ayala
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 4, 2020
Correctional Officer Berisford Anthony Morse
Washington State Department of Corrections, WA
EOW: May 17, 2020
Officer Richard G. McCoy
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US
EOW: May 3, 2020