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Headstone of Matthew Hauer

Matthew Hauer

Died April 18, 1924

Matthew Hauer.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Detective Sergeant Matthew Hauer was shot and killed during an undercover operation after receiving information that a local business owner was going to be robbed at his home. Sergeant Hauer, posing as the business owner, was confronted by the suspects in the owner's garage. The suspect opened fire, striking Sergeant Hauer in the head. The man was arrested and confessed to murdering Sergeant Hauer. Sergeant Hauer was a United States Army Air Corps veterand and had served with the Flint Police Department for a total of 4 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his mother and two brothers.
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Service Record
Also Served
Flint Police Department
Detective Sergeant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 63-E · Line 13 cut as MATTHEW HAUER
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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.

Detective Sergeant Hauer gave the Flint Police Department 4 years.

Thank you for your service to the Flint 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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