Police Officer Joseph G. Meglinske, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Joseph G. Meglinske

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Tuesday, July 4, 1950

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Joseph G. Meglinske

Police Officer Joseph Meglinske was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance at 5790 Van Court in which a man had killed his son.

As Officer Meglinske climbed the stairs in the home the suspect opened a door and shot the officer in the chest with a shotgun. Officer Meglinske's partner was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Officer Meglinske had served with the Detroit Police Department for two years and was assigned to the 6th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and one child.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 2 years
Badge 1245

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Shot and killed

domestic

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Officer Meglinske,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 4, 2025