Detective David E. Coy, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Detective David E. Coy

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, October 17, 1929

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David E. Coy

Detective Coy succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained five days earlier when he interrupted a robbery at 9322 Michigan Ave. He and his partner had gone to a business to investigate a bad check when two suspects entered and attempted to rob it. Detective Coy was mortally wounded in an exchange of gunfire. Detective Coy and his partner shot and killed both suspects.

Detective Coy had served with the Detroit Police Department for 11 years and was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 11 years
Badge 759

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, October 12, 1929
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

robbery

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This was actually very touching to read! So sad that gun violence was even prevalent in Detroit 90 years ago! R.I.P. Thank You for your service!!! I hope your Grandchildren STILL honor you!!!

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March 7, 2020