Police Officer Kelvin Patrick, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Kelvin Patrick

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Kelvin Patrick

Police Officer Kelvin Patrick succumbed to gunshot wounds he received at the 18300 block of Steel Avenue in Detroit on May 24, 1996.

While driving north on Steel Avenue shortly before noon, Officer Patrick and his partner observed juveniles walking south. He stopped his patrol car to investigate a possible case of truancy. When his partner approached the two juveniles, one subject smiled at her while he pulled out a handgun and fired at Officer Patrick. He then shot her in her hand before the two subjects fled east.

Both officers were transported to Grace Hospital. Officer Patrick's partner was released two days after the incident. Officer Patrick suffered wounds to his chest, back, and arm, piercing his spine and leaving him partially paralyzed. He passed away from complications from his wounds on February 6, 2025.

The youths were never apprehended.

Officer Patrick had served with the Detroit Police Department for 29 years.

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Age 67
Tour 29 years
Badge 4458

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, May 24, 1996
Weapon Handgun
Offender Never apprehended

ambush, juvenile offender, suspicious person

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Rest In peace Police Officer Kelvin Patrick! Thank you for your 29 years of service with the Detroit Police Department in Michigan. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Family, all of your Friends and all of your Sisters and Brothers in Blue that also protect us. We want them to know that you will never be forgotten!. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)

Eddie & Kelly King

July 7, 2025