Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Add to My HeroesMichael Allyn Paris, Sr.
Trooper Michael Paris suffered a fatal heart attack a short time after conducting a traffic stop of an aggressive driver.
During the stop, the driver became extremely belligerent and aggressive toward Trooper Paris, who later informed a supervisor he believed the subject was going to fight him.
Trooper Paris began suffering chest pain and went home. A short time later, he informed his wife he believed he was suffering from a heart attack and asked her to call 911. Once EMS units arrived, he became unconscious and passed away.
Trooper Paris was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 21 years. He had previously served with the Metropolitan Police Department, DC, for one year. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 373
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Trooper Michael Allyn Paris, Sr. of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio and the additional 69 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
August 1, 2023
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