Sergeant Alvis P. Morris, Jr., Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Sergeant Alvis P. Morris, Jr.

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Monday, November 12, 1973

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Alvis P. Morris, Jr.

Sergeant Alvis Morris was shot and killed while responding to a robbery.

When he arrived on the scene at 4305 15th Street, he found the business owner holding two suspects at gunpoint, whom he had caught stealing a radiator out of a car. As he approached, one of the men grabbed the 62-year-old business owner and was able to gain control of the weapon.

The suspect and Sergeant Morris then exchanged shots, and both were wounded. Both suspects fled the scene but were apprehended a short time later. Sergeant Morris was shot in the chest and stomach but chased the pair a half block before collapsing and succumbing to his wounds.

One of the suspects, who was also an accomplice in the murder of Patrolman Robert John Ahrens, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was paroled on August 5, 1982.

Sergeant Morris had served with the Detroit Police Department for 29 years. He was survived by his four sisters.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 23 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 15 years

robbery

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Sgt Morris, my 2nd Precinct shift Sergeant. I was a rookie cop and had the day off the day you died, I never forgot you. I ended up spending 20 years at the 2nd and saw your photograph mounted on the wall over the front desk, every day before going out on the street. You were an inspiration to me and every officer that worked there. May you rest in peace.

Retired Police Officer James F Kijek
Detroit Police Dept - 2nd Precinct

October 23, 2025