Trooper Norman R. Killough, Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper Norman R. Killough

Michigan State Police, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, October 7, 1978

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Norman R. Killough

Trooper Norman Killough was accidentally shot and killed by an officer from another agency during an undercover operation.

Trooper Killough and a second trooper were undercover, attempting to build credibility for an illegal fencing operation. The joint operation included officers from the Flint Police Department stopping them and hassling them in a high-crime section of town. During the second such stop at North Saginaw Street and Lomita Avenue at 1:00 a.m., one of the officer's revolvers accidentally discharged, striking Trooper Killough in the side. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Trooper Killough had served with the Michigan State Police for three years. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge, undercover

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Norman was my roommate, 89th Recruit School. He was not just my roommate. He was my friend. He was one of the nicest, kind, open minded person I have ever known. What he endured and experience prior to becoming a Trooper few people know. I was assigned and working at the Owosso Post the day Norman was taken. I'll never forget. What a tragic loss. Rest in peace my friend.

F/Lt William B Kanouse
Michigan State Police

September 2, 2024