Police Officer Lloyd "Mike" Todd, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Lloyd "Mike" Todd

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Monday, September 12, 2022

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Lloyd "Mike" Todd

Police Officer Mike Todd succumbed to complications of gunshot wounds sustained on December 5th, 1998, by gunfire at Nashville Street and Westphalia Street in Detroit at 11:10 pm.

Officer Todd and two other plainclothes officers were attempting to stop a van wanted in connection with an abduction earlier in the day. Once the van started to flee, a pursuit ensued, and Officer Shawn Bandy and another officer joined in the chase.

When the van slowed down, a suspect in the back opened fire on the cruisers, striking all three officers. Officer Todd, who was driving, was shot in the head. Shrapnel and glass from the windshield hit another officer. Officer Bandy, the passenger of the first marked cruiser, was struck in the head, neck, and chest by multiple rounds. Bullet fragments and glass hit Officer Bandy's partner.

All officers were transported to St. John Hospital, where Officer Bandy succumbed to his injuries the following day. Officer Todd remained in a coma for over two months and spent a year in a rehabilitative facility. He was paralyzed on the left side of his body, lost his right eye, and suffered partial brain damage. He required 24-hour care until succumbing to his injuries 23 years later.

Four suspects were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. The fifth suspect was sentenced to 5 to 15 years and was murdered in 2017 after being paroled.

Officer Todd was a United States Coast Guard veteran and had served with the Detroit Police Department for five years. He is survived by his son, sisters, and brothers.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 5 years
Badge 473
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, December 5, 1998
Weapon Rifle; AR-15
Offender Life in prison

abducted, ambush, investigation

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Officer Todd, i'm sorry for what occured that day in 1998, because the men who took you and Shawn's lives were all cowards, and that they won't see the light of day again via their actions. It hurts to know that they didn't just kill you, but instead they partially took away your life, as they were cruel enough to damage you the way they did. But despite that, you were strong enough to prove that despite the odds, you still managed to outlive them. You truly were a man of strength and bravery, because you were brave enough to fight the odds during your time alive, and on top of that you were a US Coast Guard Veteran, which says alot about your strength. If that doesn't say anything about your strength, i dont know what does. However, the men who took away you and shawn's lives got caught, and they were all sentenced to life in prison. However, one of them was paroled and they were later murdered in retalliation for your deaths, which i think was deserved, but i really think the others should've gotten the death sentence while they still had the chance, because they should've been put in the ground much sooner. Also, i'm sure your son has grown up and knows about your legacy, and their is a chance he may be continuing your legacy from where it was left off, as your legacy isn't forgotten, and that the city of detroit has not forgotten about you or Shawn. Also, within your 5 years of being an officer, you surely made an impact with those 5 years, because i know that there are some people who met you and got to see what kind of person you were, because you were more than just a man. But as of now and today, may you rest in peace knowing your service as an officer and soldier is appreciated, and that you not only served your people in detroit, but your country aswell, which takes alot of courage and bravery to do. Also, your killers will receive karma and judgement once their time comes, as karma takes it's time for people to suffer first before reaching them. Rest Well Mr. Todd

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

May 12, 2025