Grosse Pointe Park Department of Public Safety, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 1985
Add to My HeroesSteven J. Molitor
Patrolman Steven Molitor suffered a fatal skull fracture during a struggle with a suspect.
He and his partner were exiting the Ram's Horn Restaurant at 3:30 a.m. when they observed two people tampering with their patrol car at 17410 Mack Ave. The suspects resisted arrest when confronted by the officers and during the ensuing struggle, Patrolman Molitor suffered an apparent heart attack. As he fell to the ground he struck his head on the suspect's car door, causing a fractured skull. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the head wound.
Patrolman Molitor had been with the agency for 18 years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 123
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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