Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, May 25, 1933
Add to My HeroesBarney Fox
Officer Fox was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery being committed by a local juvenile gang. He managed to return fire, killing the 17-year-old shooter. He was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital with a wound to his abdomen. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital one week later.
Officer Fox had served with the Detroit Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 259
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, May 18, 1933
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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