Mason County Sheriff's Department, Michigan
End of Watch Saturday, March 12, 1966
Add to My HeroesMax Leonard Altman
Deputy Max Altman was struck and killed by a vehicle while manning a roadblock at the intersection of US 31 and US 10. The vehicle that struck him was fleeing from other units.
The 28-year-old driver was convicted of negligent homicide and sentenced to 1.5 to 2 years.
Deputy Altman was a United States Army veteran and had only served with the Mason County Sheriff's Department for 3 months. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to 2 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Altman,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just a a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army as a member of the 1st Armored “Old Ironsides” Division. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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