Joshua T. Miktarian was 33 and an 11-year veteran of the Twinsburg Police Department when he was shot and killed during a traffic stop on July 13, 2008, in Twinsburg, Ohio. The stop occurred about 2:00 a.m. after a vehicle was stopped for playing loud music and suspected drunk driving. During the encounter, the driver, 23-year-old Ashford Thompson, struggled with Officer Miktarian, pulled out a gun and shot him four times in the head. Miktarian called for backup but died shortly after being flown to a local hospital.

Thompson fled but was arrested a short time later by Bedford Heights officers. Officer Miktarian also served part time with the Uniontown Police Department and was partnered with a K-9 named Bagio. He left behind his wife, Holly, who was also a police officer, and their 3-month-old daughter, Thea. The community held memorials and placed a bronze plaque at Twinsburg City Hall.

Does anyone have memories of Officer Miktarian or information about the night of July 13, 2008 that could add context to this case?