Roll of Honor
David Michael Demos
Incident
Deputy Sheriff David Demos was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting a motorist who was lost on the side of I-94 just south of Milwaukee. The drunk driver then fled the scene but was followed by a bystander and arrested. The 37-year-old man was convicted of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and sentenced to 10 years. Deputy Demos was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office for 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three children, and two grandchildren.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff I Demos gave the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Milwaukee community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
David Michael Demos served in the Air Force (1975â1979) before joining law enforcement.
Deputy Sheriff I David Michael Demos is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 4 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Milwaukee County Sheriff's Dept., 2 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 15.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Michael Demos's cause is highlighted.
How David Michael Demos Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 10 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Michael Demos is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Michael Demos was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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