Police Officer Myron Anthony Jarrett, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Myron Anthony Jarrett

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Friday, October 28, 2016

Myron Anthony Jarrett

Police Officer Myron Jarrett was struck and killed at approximately 10:30 pm by a hit-and-run driver while assisting other officers during a traffic stop near the intersection of Puritan Avenue and Monica Street.

Officer Jarrett was re-entering his patrol car as he and his partner were preparing to leave the scene. A van traveling at a high rate of speed struck Officer Jarrett, his patrol car, and several other vehicles before stopping a short distance away. The male driver and a female passenger then both fled on foot. The driver was arrested at a bus stop several hours later.

The other officer in the patrol car suffered minor injuries.

Officer Jarrett had served with the Detroit Police Department and was assigned to the 12th Precinct. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 8 years
Badge 4538

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender In custody

hit and run, traffic stop

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 30, 2018