Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, December 31, 1931
Add to My HeroesDouglas W. Minton
Officer Minton was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery of a service station by two youths at 14834 Livernois. Both were arrested and sentenced to life in prison. The 18-year-old gunman confessed to two other murders and 22 hold-ups. He was paroled on August 14, 1963.
Officer Minton had served with the Detroit Police Department for 6 years and was assigned to the 12th Precinct.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 1853
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Paroled in 1963
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