Officer Michael J. Ratikan, Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

Officer Michael J. Ratikan

Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Monday, June 14, 1971

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Michael J. Ratikan

Officer Michael Ratikan was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.

During routine questioning, the driver fled on foot. Officer Ratikan caught the driver and began struggling with him as the driver's brother emerged from the car and fired a .25 caliber automatic pistol. Officer Ratikan was struck and died almost instantly. Officer Ratikan's partner returned fire as the occupants fled. The suspect initially escaped, however he was later captured.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment on September 30, 1971. He died in prison on August 21, 2014.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
Offender Died in prison

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Uncle Mike, Although I never got to know you , my memories of you and my Dads other brother Alex were fond ones. I still remember the morning the families heart was broken.
RIP, Your God Son , Mark Ratikan

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