Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, February 17, 1949
David I. Bergum
Officer David Bergum was shot and killed while questioning a suspicious person at Ash Street near 17th Street around 4:15 a.m.
His partner was shot and wounded.
The 19-year-old suspect, who had just finished serving a robbery term and was the son of a policeman, escaped but was later caught and arrested at a friend's home. He was charged with first-degree murder.
Officer Bergum had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his expectant wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 195
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with murder
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View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace and Olav Hashalom Officer Bergum. A real Motor City Hero!
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