Matthew Hauer
1924
Matthew Hauer.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Sergeant Matthew Hauer was shot and killed during an undercover operation after receiving information that a local business owner was going to be robbed at his home. Sergeant Hauer, posing as the business owner, was confronted by the suspects in the owner's garage. The suspect opened fire, striking Sergeant Hauer in the head. The man was arrested and confessed to murdering Sergeant Hauer. Sergeant Hauer was a United States Army Air Corps veterand and had served with the Flint Police Department for a total of 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother and two brothers.
Service Record
Also Served
Flint Police Department
Detective Sergeant
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