Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, July 24, 1878
Add to My HeroesJohn Cyrille Fillion
Police Officer John Fillion collapsed and died of heat exhaustion while walking his beat on St. Aubin Avenue, between Clinton Street and Mullett Street.
Officer Fillion served with the Detroit Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 4 years, 4 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heatstroke
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