JOHN PAUL TSOLIS
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Officer Rank: Sergeant
Memorial Panel: 16-W: 7
Department: Highland Park, Michigan, P.D.
End of Watch: April 16, 1974
Cause: SHOT
Age: 50
Years of Service: 25
Description: On April 16, 1974, Detective John Tsolis and Police Officer James Watts were shot as they executed a narcotics search warrant at a local residence in Detroit. The suspect was hiding in a closet on the second floor. When Detective Tsolis opened the door the suspect began firing with two guns. Detective Tsolis was mortally wounded and Officer Watts suffered wounds in his arm and chest. Officer Watts return fire and wounded the suspect. Detective Tsolis died of his wounds at the scene and Officer Watts died on March 15, 1975, almost one year later.
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