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Leroy Hugh Imus

Died December 2, 1971

Leroy Hugh Imus served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Police Officer Leroy Imus was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while he was on a traffic stop on the Van Dyke Bypass south of 19 MIle Road at 1:00 am. The 30-year-old driver of the vehicle turned himself in 18 hours later and was charged with manslaughter. Officer Imus was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Sterling Heights Police Department for five years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Sterling Heights Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 1-W · Line 3 cut as LEROY HUGH IMUS
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Police Officer Imus gave the Sterling Heights Police Department 5 years.

Thank you for your service to the Sterling Heights community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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