Fallen Officer: Sergeant Mickey Hutchens
From The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc.
Sergeant Mickey Hutchens
Winston-Salem Police Department
North Carolina
End of Watch: Monday, October 12, 2009
Biographical Info
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 27 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sergeant Mickey Hutchens succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained five days earlier after responding to backup another officer at a domestic disturbance call.
A man had gone to a local fast-food restaurant on Peters Creek Parkway to confront his ex-wife. When officers arrived on the scene they encountered the male subject behind the restaurant. The suspect, who was wanted on several warrants.
Both officers pursued the man behind several businesses. A struggle ensued during which the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire, striking both officers. Despite being wounded, the other officer was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Sergeant Hutchens was transported to a local hospital where he remained until succumbing to his wounds five days later.
Sergeant Hutchens had served with the Winston-Salem Police Department for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Agency Contact Information
Winston-Salem Police Department
725 N Cherry Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 773-7700
Please contact the Winston-Salem Police Department for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.
