Sergeant
 
Michael R. King
 
University City Police Department
 
End of Watch: Friday, October 31, 2008
 
Age: 50
 
Tour of duty: 25 years
 
Cause of death: Gunfire
 
Badge number: 17
 
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Sergeant Michael King was shot and killed as he sat in his patrol car at the intersection of Leland Avenue and Delmar Boulevard. A known criminal approached his vehicle on foot and opened fire without warning, fatally wounding Sergeant King.

The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle but was later apprehended.

Sergeant King had served with the agency for 25 years. He is survived by his wife.