Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Michael suffered a fatal heart attack during a struggle with a suspect. The suspect struck him in the chest, causing an injury to his heart. He was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day.
Survivors
Patrolman Michael was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Michael served with the DeLand Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the DeLand community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Michael.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Elmer L. Michael is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Elmer L. Michael's cause is highlighted.
How Elmer L. Michael Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Elmer L. Michael is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elmer L. Michael was killed by person.
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