Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Saturday, October 28, 1922
Add to My HeroesCharles Daniel McKenna
Sergeant McKenna was shot and killed by another officer in a case of mistaken identity near the intersection of Junction Avenue and Dix Street.
Sergeant McKenna and other officers were in a police vehicle with the curtains drawn in the area of Dix Street near Junction. Another officer, who was unaware the vehicle was a police car, attempted to stop it. The officer saw a man inside with a gun and opened fire with a shotgun, killing Sergeant McKenna.
All officers involved in the incident were cleared after an investigation by the prosecutor's office.
Sergeant McKenna had served with the Detroit Police Department for 4 years.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 825
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDet. Sgt. McKenna,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit.
R.I.P.
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