Trooper Kermit Fitzpatrick, Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper Kermit Fitzpatrick

Michigan State Police, Michigan

End of Watch Sunday, July 7, 1991

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Kermit Fitzpatrick

Trooper Kermit Fitzpatrick was shot and killed during a traffic stop on the I 96 and Joy Road in Detroit at 8:00 am.

As he approached the vehicle, the driver produced a .22 caliber handgun and fired six times, striking Trooper Fitzpatrick in the jaw, in the chest twice, and in the leg. Two additional shots were stopped by his bulletproof vest.

Trooper Fitzpatrick was transported to the Henry Ford Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in solitary confinement and hard labor without the possibility of parole.

Trooper Fitzpatrick was United States Army military police veteran and had served with the Michigan State Police for four years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
Offender Sentenced to life

traffic stop

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I knew Kermit and his wife. I played volleyball with his wife. Kermit was at our practices and games whenever he was not working. Kermit was a boxer. I went to one of his matches. He got me ringside seats. A week later, he was killed. It took me from that day until today, for me to watch another fight. I remember him as a gentlemen who dearly loved his wife. Such a loss….

Mary Horne
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December 19, 2025