Police Officer Trevor Slot was struck and killed by a bank robbery suspect while attempting
to deploy stop sticks on I-96 at 8th Avenue.
The two suspects had robbed a bank in Ravenna, Michigan, and were fleeing the area
when they were spotted by on-duty FBI agents who happened to be in the area. The agents
initiated a pursuit and were quickly joined by officers from several state and local
agencies.
The pursuit continued along I-96 at speeds over 100 mph as the suspects opened fire
on the pursuing units with a shotgun and rifle. As the vehicle approached the 8th
Avenue exit, Officer Slot attempted to deploy stop sticks but was fatally struck by
the vehicle. The vehicle crashed moments later and the two suspects were shot and
killed as they opened fire on other officers.
Officer Slot had served with the Walker Police Department for nine years, and previously
served with the Lowell and St. Joseph police departments. He is survived by his wife
and two daughters.
