Louis Bomka

Died May 14, 1918

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Louis Bomka served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Detective Bomka was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man charged with molesting his daughter. The shooting took place on the man's property at 377 Sixth Street in the afternoon. The suspect attempted to kill himself but failed. On July 7, 1918, he was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life. Detective Bomka was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI.

Survivors

He had served with the Detroit Police Department for 5 years and was survived by his wife and three children.

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Service Record

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Also Served

Detroit Police Department

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 4-W · Line 4 cut as LOUIS BOMKA

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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 Bomka gave the Detroit Police Department 5 years.

Thank you for your service to the Detroit 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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