05/04/2020
Officer Mike Mosher - thank you for you service
*Shot and Killed In The Line Of Duty* KS - Rest In Peace Overland Park Police Department Police Officer Michael Mike Mosher, age 37, who was shot and killed when he attempted to stop a hit and run driver while on his way to work. End Of Watch: May 03, 2020
Please, we ask, - Officer/Brother Mike Mosher - not just "RIP" or a run of ridiculous emojis. When you SAY HIS NAME, you will REMEMBER HIS NAME and A HERO REMEMBERED ... NEVER DIES
On May 03, 2020 at 1750hrs(local), Ofc. Mike Mosher was in uniform and heading into work when he witnessed and responded to a hit and run crash at West 143rd Street and Antioch Road while calling it in to dispatch.
Ofc. Mosher followed the suspect north on Antioch Road before the suspect stopped near West 123rd and Mackey streets.
As Officer Mosher approached the vehicle, the suspect shot him.
Officer Mosher returned gunfire and neutralized the threat, permanently. The suspect was pronounced on scene.
Additional Officers came to the scene and Ofc. Mosher was transported to the hospital but sadly, succumbed to gunshot wounds and was pronounced shortly after arrival.
The investigation is ongoing and we will update additional details.
Ofc. Mosher has been with the Overland Park Police Department for 14 years. In November 2019, Ofc. Mosher was one of two Officers - the other is Brian Caniglia (now with Kansas City Missouri Police Department - awarded Gold Valor Award and were named Officers of the Year at the Metro Chiefs Awards for Valor for stopping an active shooter.
Mike was also Overland Park Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 21 President.
OPPD PIO Officer John Lacy adds: "Officer Mosher was a dedicated father and a true gentleman. He was a good one we lost. A real good one. This is the first time an officer had been killed in Overland Park since January 1985, when Officer Deanna Rose was slain. We’re not used to this so we’re going to ask the city, state, country for your prayers.”
Brother Mike leaves behind his beloved bride, daughter, and extended families. He had just celebrated his birthday with his family on May 01. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the families, both of blood and of Blue - from all of us at True Blue Warriors
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