U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Douglas Downing
1975
Douglas Donald Downing served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Douglas Downing was shot and killed after responding to a holdup alarm at a bank on Michigan Avenue and Park Street. As Patrolman Downing entered through a rear door, he encountered a suspect who was fleeing the bank. The two struggled, and Patrolman Downing was shot and killed. Another officer shot and killed one of the three suspects, and three other suspects were apprehended. All three suspects were convicted of felony murder and sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Downing was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Ypsilanti Police Department for 7 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Ypsilanti Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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