Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff David Michel was shot and killed while making a subject stop near the intersection of Manhattan Boulevard and Ascot Road in Harvey.
A struggle ensued during the stop, and the subject was able to pull a handgun from his waistband. He opened fire on Deputy Michel, striking him several times, and continued to shoot at him after he fell to the ground. Deputy Michel was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. The subject fled the area on foot but was taken into custody a short time later and charged with murder.
On May 5, 2022, the suspect, now 25, was convicted of violating his probation and sentenced to life. He pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of his sentence.
Deputy Michel had served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for nine years and was assigned to the Street Crimes Unit.
Survivors
Survivors include wife, mother, and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Michel gave the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Harvey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Michel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective David Francis Michel, Jr. 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, 12 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Francis Michel, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How David Francis Michel, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life without parole
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Francis Michel, Jr. is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Francis Michel, Jr. was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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