U.S. Army · United States 
David Ward Mack
1986
David Ward Mack served the U.S. Army for 5 years. David served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Sergeant Mack succumbed to a gunshot wound received while serving a warrant at a house on Pillsbury Avenue South on December 13, 1979. Although the officers identified themselves several times the suspect claimed he shot in self defense. Sergeant Mack was struck several times. He remained in a coma for two years before emerging from it. He remained a quadriplegic until his death seven years after the incident as a result of infections related to the wounds. The suspect was never charged with the murder.
Survivors
Officer Mack was survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1962 – 1967
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Minneapolis Police Department
Sergeant
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