Police Officer Leroy Hugh Imus, Sterling Heights Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Leroy Hugh Imus

Sterling Heights Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, December 2, 1971

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Leroy Hugh Imus

Police Officer Leroy Imus was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while he was on a traffic stop on the Van Dyke Bypass south of 19 MIle Road at 1:00 am.

The 30-year-old driver of the vehicle turned himself in 18 hours later and was charged with manslaughter.

Officer Imus was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Sterling Heights Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 5 years
Badge 21
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Charged with manslaughter

hit-and-run, traffic stop

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Officer Imus,
We have never met but your life has impacted us all in Sterling Heights. We continue to honor your name with parks and highways. May you rest in peace.

anonymous
resident of sterling heights

January 29, 2025