Kansas City Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Friday, July 28, 1978
Add to My HeroesMichael E. Haen
Reserve Officer Michael Haen was accidentally shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy after being dispatched to the scene of a traffic accident.
During the accident investigation, an officer attempted to arrest a suspect and a struggle ensued. Shots were exchanged and Officer Haen was accidentally struck by shots fired by the sheriff's deputy.
Officer Haen was survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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