Police Officer Milton I. Spell, Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Police Officer Milton I. Spell

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Thursday, August 15, 1974

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Milton I. Spell

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. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 7 years
Badge 563
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

Impaired Driver

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Officer Spell,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 15, 2024