Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Tuesday, March 8, 1983
Add to My HeroesMichael J. Bossuyt
Sergeant Michael Bossuyt was shot and killed after he stopped two men who were stealing a video game console from an arcade at the intersection of East Forest Avenue and Gratiot Avenue.
The subjects were able to gain control of his service weapon and shot him in the head. They then stole the gun and threw it into Lake St. Clair, where it was later recovered. The suspect was sentenced to life in prison.
Sergeant Bossuyt had been with the Detroit Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, father, and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 12 years
- Badge S-1055
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 36 ReflectionsMike was a good friend of my brother Mike Gismonde. We all were in the Boy Scouts. It really was a shock to us all. He was great friend. He’s with the Lord.
Russell Gismonde Sr
Friend
April 11, 2024
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