U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Edward Pakula
1974
Edward Pakula Jr. served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Edward served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Edward Pakula and Sergeant Leonard Todd were shot and killed after responding to a call from a barricaded gunman. As soon as they arrived at the gunman's residence at 14021 Mayfield Street, they were met with a hail of bullets. Two other officers were seriously wounded before the suspect was talked into giving himself up. The suspect had been under psychiatric care for several months. The suspect pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and was sentenced to 40 to 80 years on June 4, 1974. He died in prison on June 27, 1975. Officer Pakula was a United States Marine and had served with the Detroit Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1965 – 1969
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Detroit Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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