Police Officer David G. Snell, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer David G. Snell

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Wednesday, March 16, 1927

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David G. Snell

Officer Snell was struck and killed at 3:05 a.m. by a getaway car that was fleeing from other officers. The incident occurred at the intersection of Grand River and Wabash.

Officer Snell had served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 months; assigned to the Eighth Precinct. He was survived by his parents, brother, and four sisters.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 7 months
Badge 2399

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 16, 2012