King County Sheriff's Office, Washington
End of Watch Tuesday, March 27, 1984
Add to My HeroesMichael L. Raburn
Detective Michael Raburn was stabbed with a sword while responding to the home of a mentally disturbed person.
He was working plainclothes at the time to serve an eviction on the tenant. When he knocked on the front door, the subject reached through the doorway and stabbed him. Detective Raburn was able to fire several shots at the suspect while retreating. A SWAT team forced entry later in the night and shot and killed the suspect.
Detective Raburn had served with the King County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, foster son, father, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Sword
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 31 ReflectionsRemembering you today 'Uncle Mike' I Remember meeting you when Dad brought me to Precinct 3. You smiled at me just like in your picture here, and I knew I had another adopted KCSO uncle. Dad was so devastated to lose you and Sam Hicks in less that two years. You and Sam were two of Dad's closest friends. I know you and Sam are together in God's loving embrace. Dad and I will never forget you Uncle Mike. Rest easy. -Chappie
Chaplain Todd M Stewart
Federal Way FD/Pierce Co. (WA) Sheriff Search & Rescue ret.
Son/Grandson of King Co. SO (WA) Deputies
March 27, 2025
