Police Officer Douglas W. Minton

Police Officer Douglas W. Minton | Detroit Police Department, Michigan
Detroit Police Department, Michigan
Police Officer Douglas W. Minton

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, December 31, 1931

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Douglas W. Minton

Officer Minton was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery of a service station by two youths at 14834 Livernois. Both were arrested and sentenced to life in prison. The 18-year-old gunman confessed to two other murders and 22 hold-ups. He was paroled on August 14, 1963.

Officer Minton had served with the Detroit Police Department for 6 years and was assigned to the 12th Precinct.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge 1853

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Paroled in 1963

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