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Resided:
WA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jun. 24, 1916
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 36 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Spokane Police Dept.
WA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
38
On The Job:
6 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
WA
USA
Sat. Jun. 24, 1916
Summary:
Officer Michael Tynan was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for an earlier shooting. He and several other officers had gone to the man's home and told him to give up. The suspect responded by telling to leave or he would shoot them. As the officers backed away the suspect opened the door and started shooting, striking Officer Tynan in the back.
The man was eventually arrested and charged with Officer Tynan's murder.
Officer Tynan was survived by his wife and two sons.
