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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.
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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Taylor Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Danny is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
Danny is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Danny is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2010, 4 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
In 2010, 80 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 84th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2010, 85 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 80th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Danny was 54. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35. Danny had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Danny was 54. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Danny had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Danny was 54. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Danny had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.2% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Tuesdays: 11.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Taylor Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Taylor Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Danny among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-W
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