Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, December 14, 1951
Stanley J. Jerlecki
Officer Jerlecki was shot and killed around 4 a.m. while pursuing burglary suspects at a jewelry store near 20031 W. Seven Mile.
The adult suspect was shot and killed and the juvenile suspect was apprehended. One of them had previously been convicted of shooting a New York State trooper but had been released early on a legal technicality.
Officer Jerlecki had been with the agency for four years and was survived by his wife, son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 151
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsHappy Birthday Dad. It has been 65 years since you made the ultimate sacrifice. I think about you everyday.
Stan Jerlecki Survivor
son
January 2, 2017
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