Officer Ronald Sheffield - U.S. Federal Protective Service - True Life Hero

Ronald Sheffield
- Sep. 21, 2001 -

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U.S. Federal Protective Service Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	Detroit MI, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Sep. 21, 2001
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 36 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	U.S. Federal Protective Service MI USA
Dept. Type:	Federal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Badge:	1380

Bio: Officer Sheffield was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

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Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	Detroit, MI USA Fri. Sep. 21, 2001
Summary:	Officer Ronald Sheffield was shot and killed while responding to a call for a man with a gun at the metal detectors at the McNamara Federal Building in Detroit, Michigan. Security at the building had been increased dramatically in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York City and the Pentagon. The suspect, who had been waiting in line to go through the security area, pulled a .357 caliber handgun from his bag and shot Officer Sheffield when he responded to the call and attempted to approach the suspect; Officer Sheffield was killed. Other officers returned fire and wounded the suspect before taking him into custody. The building housed several federal law enforcement agencies.
Disposition:	On March 21, 2003, the killer was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison with no possibility of parole.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019