Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Michael Avila was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a bar to investigate reports of two men with guns. As they were trying to disarm one of the suspects, Patrolman Avila was shot by the second suspect. Patrolman Avila's partner, who was also shot and wounded, returned fire killing the shooter. Patrolman Avila had served with the Parlier Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Avila gave the Parlier Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Parlier community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Avila.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Michael D. Avila 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael D. Avila's cause is highlighted.
How Michael D. Avila Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael D. Avila is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael D. Avila was killed by handgun; .25 caliber.