Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Sayeg was shot and killed by a suspect he was chasing down an alley after he broke up a crap game. The suspect was arrested, convicted of first degree murder, and sentenced to life. He was paroled in 1934.
Survivors
Patrolman Sayeg had been with the department for eight years and was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sayeg gave the Kansas City Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kansas City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sayeg.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Michael Y. Sayeg 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 MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Kansas City Police Department, 72 of 120 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael Y. Sayeg's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Y. Sayeg Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1934
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Y. Sayeg is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Y. Sayeg was killed by gun; unknown type.
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