Sergeant Michael R. King
End of Watch: Fri, Oct 31st, 2008
Date of Incident: Fri, Oct 31st, 2008
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 25 years
Age: 50
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
Incident
On October 31, 2008 Sergeant Michael King was shot and killed from ambush as he sat in his patrol car at the intersection of Leland Avenue and Delmar Boulevard. A known criminal approached his vehicle on foot and opened fire without warning, fatally wounding Sergeant King.
The suspect fled the scene but was arrested five days later.
On April 13, 2011, the defendant was sentenced to two life terms in prison for murdering Sergeant King.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
6801 Delmar Blvd.
University City, Missouri 63130
(314) 725-2211
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