Police Officer Steven Joseph Reuther, Milan Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Steven Joseph Reuther

Milan Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Monday, February 4, 1991

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Steven Joseph Reuther

Police Officer Steven Reuther was shot and killed when he was ambushed at the police station at 35 Neckel Court as he arrived to begin his shift.

The subject had been waiting outside the police station for approximately 45 minutes. As Officer Reuther drove into the parking lot, the subject pulled in behind him and parked several spots away from him. When Officer Reuther started walking into the police station, the man opened fire with an AK-47 rifle, striking him in the back of the head and killing him instantly.

The man fled the scene but returned eight minutes later and turned himself into the chief of police.

The man was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a state mental hospital.

Officer Reuther had served with the Milan Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 11 years
Badge 8

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; AK-47
Offender Committed to state hospital

ambush

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I just ran into an old school friend of yours today and of course it made the tears start falling. He didn't know about your passing. I think of you often and miss you more than you know. So many times I wish I could talk to you and give you a big hug. Life just isn't the same without you here. Life has never been fair to our family. Love you forever. Till we see each other again big brother.

Jackie Reuther
Younger sister

May 30, 2025