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Sergeant Collin Rose succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while questioning a suspicious person near the university's downtown campus.
At about 6:30 p.m., Sergeant Rose was in an area that had experienced numerous thefts from vehicles the previous day. He informed dispatchers that he was making contact with a suspicious person in front of 3650 Lincoln Street. During the encounter, Sergeant Rose attempted to detain the man, but the subject suddenly pulled out a gun and shot him in the head.
Responding officers transported Sergeant Rose to the Detroit Receiving Hospital. At 5:45 p.m. the next day, he succumbed to his wound.
The subject fled the scene but was arrested in March 2017 after shooting at three Detroit police officers who were attempting to make contact with him. Two officers were struck, and one was medically retired due to his wounds. The subject was charged with Sergeant Rose's murder in August 2017. The case was dismissed on Jan. 3, 2019, after the suspect was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial.
Sergeant Rose had served with the Wayne State University Police Department for 5 1/2 years and served as a canine officer with the agency. He had previously served with the Richland Police Department and was a civilian cadet at the New Baltimore Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiancée, parents, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Rose gave the Wayne State University Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Rose.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Collin is the only officer of Wayne State University Police Department remembered here.
Collin is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
Collin is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Collin is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2016, 5 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
In 2016, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2016, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 83rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Collin was 29. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35. Collin had served 5.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Collin was 29. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Collin had served 5.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Collin was 29. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Collin had served 5.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Wednesdays: 12.3%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Wayne State University Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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