Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Baldwin was shot and killed by a man he had arrested for burglary near the intersection of 19th Street and Cedar Street. He was taking the suspect to the house which had been robbed in an effort to establish his identity when the suspect suddenly produced a gun and shot him. Another officer with them shot and killed the suspect. Patrolman Baldwin served with the Louisville Police Department for 12 years.
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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 Baldwin gave the Louisville Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Louisville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Baldwin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Michael J. Baldwin 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Louisville Police Department, 51 of 91 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 56% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael J. Baldwin's cause is highlighted.
How Michael J. Baldwin Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael J. Baldwin is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael J. Baldwin was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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