Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, August 8, 1980
Add to My HeroesMelvin E. Miller
Detective Melvin Miller was struck and killed by a automobile as he crossed Highway 470. The other vehicle had run the red light when it struck Detective Miller's vehicle.
Detective Miller had served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department for 11 years and was survived by his two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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