U.S. Army · United States 
Milton Spell
1974
Milton I. Spell served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Milton also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Milton Spell was shot and killed after stopping a suspect drunk driver in the 1600 block of North Bradford Street. Officer Spell, who was on foot patrol, called for backup and approached the vehicle to speak with the driver. As they spoke, the driver opened fire from inside the car, striking Officer Spell in the chest and abdomen. His backup unit, who was less than one block away, heard the shots and immediately started CPR when he arrived on the scene. Officer Spell was transported to Johns Hopkins University Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later. The 31-year-old suspect was apprehended, convicted of first-degree murder, and sentenced to life. Officer Spell was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1964 – 1967
U.S. Army
Also Served
Baltimore Police Department
Police Officer
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