Chelsea Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, April 13, 2006
Add to My HeroesMatthew Jay Tuttle
Reserve Officer Matthew Tuttle and Chief Scott Sumner were killed in a helicopter accident in Scio Township while providing aerial support for officers who were involved in a foot pursuit.
The foot pursuit started during a traffic stop on I-94. Chief Sumner and Reserve Officer Matt Tuttle responded to the location in Reserve Officer Tuttle's personal helicopter to help track the suspect.
The helicopter crashed near the intersection of Staebler and Jackson Roads, killing the officers.
Reserve Officer Tuttle also served as a Captain with the Chelsea Area Fire Authority. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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