Police Officer Larry Nehasil Livonia Police
Department, Michigan
End of Watch:
Monday, January 17, 2011
Age: 48
Years on the job: 20
Badge Number: 450
Cause of death:
Shot and
killed
Officer Larry Nehasil was shot and killed in
Walled Lake while conducting surveillance on two suspects wanted in
connection with several burglaries and home invasion robberies.
He and several other officers had followed the suspects to a home in a
Walled Lake neighborhood. After observing the men break into a home the
officers attempted to arrest them.
One of the men fled out of the back door with Officer Nehasil chasing him.
The man opened fire, striking Officer Nehasil. Despite being wounded,
Officer Nehasil returned fire and killed the man.
Officer Nehasil had served with the Livonia Police Department for 20 years
and had previously served with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. He is
survived by his wife and two children.
Agency Information
Livonia
Police Department
15050 Farmington Road
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 466-2400
Rest in peace, and
may God allow him to keep watch
over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out to the
Officer and his Department and family.
May they all find peace in their hearts soon.