Flint Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, February 28, 1952
Add to My HeroesJames McCullough
Detective Sergeant James McCullough was killed in an automobile crash as he and another detective returned to Flint after picking up a prisoner in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Their vehicle was forced off the road by an errant driver and overturned as they drove on U.S. Route 10 northwest of Midland, Michigan. Both officers were treated at a local hospital and then transferred to a hospital in Flint. Sergeant McCullough died as he underwent surgery for a ruptured spleen.
Sergeant McCullough had served with the Flint Police Department for 24 years and was only one year from retirement. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Monday, February 11, 1952
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsI appreciate your service and time away from your family. I wish you would of had many, many more years with them. You are one of our heroes.
Nicholas Boggs
Flint resident
February 29, 2020
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