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- Mar. 15, 1975 -
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Detroit Police Dept. Patch
Resided: MI, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Mar. 15, 1975
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 26 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Detroit Police Dept. - MI
1301 3rd Ave  
Detroit, MI   48226   USA
(313)596-2200
County: Wayne
Dept. Type: Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 5 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: MI   USA   Sat. Mar. 15, 1975
Summary: Officer James Watts and Detective John Tsolis, of the Highland Park Police Department, were shot as they executed a narcotics search warrant at the home of the suspect. The suspect was hiding in a closet on the second floor and when Detective Tsolis opened the door the man began firing with two guns. Detective Tsolis was killed instantly and Officer Watts suffered wounds in his arm and chest. He was able to return fire and wound the suspect.

Detective Tsolis died of his wounds at the scene and Officer Watts died on March 15, 1975, almost one year later.

Officer Watts had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife, child, parents and brother.

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