Police Officer Steven Joseph Reuther

Police Officer Steven Joseph Reuther

Milan Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Monday, February 4, 1991

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Steven Joseph Reuther

Police Officer Steven Reuther was shot and killed when he was ambushed at the police station at 35 Neckel Court as he arrived to begin his shift.

The subject had been waiting outside the police station for approximately 45 minutes. As Officer Reuther drove into the parking lot, the subject pulled in behind him and parked several spots away from him. When Officer Reuther started walking into the police station, the man opened fire with an AK-47 rifle, striking him in the back of the head and killing him instantly.

The man fled the scene but returned eight minutes later and turned himself into the chief of police.

The man was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a state mental hospital.

Officer Reuther had served with the Milan Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 11 years
  • Badge 8

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle; AK-47
  • Offender Committed to state hospital

ambush

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Today I spoke with my grandfather Schmidt who you had a great father-son relationship with dad and this is who I've heard most of your life stories from about your sense of humor, you loved us kids and adored our mother and loved your sisters!I know I was only four years old but I still remember our bike rides, and you playing beach boy song "Kokomo " , lastly you coming back for that last hug & kiss. You knew for some reason that day on Feb 4th 1991 you needed that extra goodbye. I'm glad I had that bc It was my fondest memory of your smile. Now you have a beautiful red head grand daughter that is 5 and I have a wall in honor of you. She indeed knows that's papa. We love you so much and miss you every day. Wish there were visiting hours up in heaven truly. Muah

Megan Reuther-Steele
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September 22, 2024

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