Police Officer Patrick E. Hill

Police Officer Patrick E. Hill

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, October 19, 2013

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Patrick E. Hill

Police Officer Patrick Hill succumbed to an accidental gunshot wound sustained six months earlier following a high speed pursuit of a murder suspect.

The vehicle they were pursuing was boxed into another police car at the intersection of Linwood and Hooker Street. The murder suspect immediately opened fire on officers from inside the vehicle wounding one officer. Other officers on the scene returned fire, killing the subject. It is believed that shrapnel from a shotgun pellet fired by another officer struck Officer Hill in the head.

Another person in the vehicle attempted to flee on foot but was arrested.

Officer Hill was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his wounds on October 19th, 2013.

Officer Hill had served with the Detroit Police Department for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, parents, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge 4674

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
  • Incident Date Tuesday, April 2, 2013
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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Officer Patrick Hill is a true hero who gave his life to protect others. His courage, dedication, and sacrifice are deeply admirable, and his impact will never be forgotten. I have the utmost respect for his bravery and the risks he took to keep his community safe. May he rest in paradise, honored and remembered always.

SPO Sulaimon

March 31, 2025

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