Sault Ste. Marie Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Tuesday, May 15, 1923
Add to My HeroesTorrance MacMillan
Officer Torrance MacMillan succumbed to a gunshot wound when he was shot as he and another officer raided a restaurant for illegal moonshine.
When he told the other officer to call for a patrol wagon, the 53-year-old proprietor produced a 10-gauge shotgun from behind a counter and shot him in the abdomen. Officer Macmillan managed to return fire, killing the suspect.
Officer MacMillan was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department for 1 year. He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, May 13, 1923
- Weapon Shotgun; 10 gauge
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer MacMillan,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during World War I.
R.I.P.
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