Roll of Honor
Incident
Auxiliary Lieutenant Danny Kromer was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on I-94 as he assisted a disabled motorist.
He was standing next to the disabled vehicle when an approaching car side-swiped it and struck him. He was transported to a local hospital where he died the following morning.
The driver of the vehicle who struck him was apprehended. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 67 years in prison.
Auxiliary Lieutenant Kromer had served with the Taylor Police Department for 19 years.
Lt. Kromer, On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Taylor. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P. USBP
Anonymous United States Border Patrol September 7th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Auxiliary Lieutenant Kromer gave the Taylor Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Taylor community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Auxiliary Lieutenant Kromer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Auxiliary Lieutenant Danny John Kromer 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 MI, 426 of 718 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.3% of this state's fallen. That is 5.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Taylor Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Danny John Kromer's cause is highlighted.
How Danny John Kromer Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Danny John Kromer is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Danny John Kromer was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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