Police Officer Barney Fox
Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, May 25, 1933
Add to My HeroesBarney Fox
Officer Fox was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery being committed by a local juvenile gang. He managed to return fire, killing the 17-year-old shooter. He was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital with a wound to his abdomen. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital one week later.
Officer Fox had served with the Detroit Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 259
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, May 18, 1933
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
May 25, 2015
