Line of Duty Death: Police Officer Michael Lee
Police Officer Michael Lee
Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police
End of Watch Friday, June 19, 2020
Bio
Age Not available
Tour 29 years
Badge Not available
Incident Details
Cause COVID19
Location Arizona
Police Officer Michael Lee died after contracting COVID-19 during a presumed exposure while on duty.
Officer Lee had served with the Navajo Division of Public Safety for 29 years and was assigned to the Chinle Police District. He is survived by his wife and children.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to the requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Phillip Francisco
Navajo Division of Public Safety
PO Box 250
Window Rock, AZ 86515
Phone: (928) 871-6581