Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin
End of Watch Saturday, January 25, 1997
Add to My HeroesDavid Michael Demos
Deputy Sheriff David Demos was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting a motorist who was lost on the side of I-94 just south of Milwaukee.
The drunk driver then fled the scene but was followed by a bystander and arrested. The 37-year-old man was convicted of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and sentenced to 10 years.
Deputy Demos was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and two grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
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