Line of Duty Police Officer Michael S. Mosher
Police Officer Michael S. Mosher
Overland Park Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Sunday, May 3, 2020
BIO
Age 37
Tour 14 years, 6 months
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed
Police Officer Michael Mosher was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a hit-and-run suspect.
Officer Mosher was off duty, but in his uniform while en route to work, when he witnessed the hit-and-run at West 143rd Street and Antioch Road. He called dispatchers as he followed the vehicle until it stopped near the intersection of West 123rd Street and Mackey Street.
The driver confronted Officer Mosher with a firearm, leading to a shootout. Officer Mosher and the subject were both killed in the shooting.
Officer Mosher had served with the Overland Park Police Department for 14-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife and child.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Police Chief Frank Donchez
Overland Park Police Department
12400 Foster Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: (913) 895-6300
