Norman R. Killough, 25, was killed during an undercover operation in Flint, Michigan on October 7, 1978. A Michigan State Police trooper with three years’ service, Killough and a partner were posing as fences for stolen goods in coordination with the Flint Police Department. Around 1:00 a.m., during the second staged stop at North Saginaw Street and Lomita Avenue, a .38 caliber revolver carried by a Flint officer accidentally discharged. The bullet struck Killough in his right side; he was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. He was survived by his wife and son.

A subsequent investigation concluded the shooting was accidental. The death was officially ruled an accidental shooting, and no arrests or criminal charges were filed. Does anyone have information about the operation or remembers details from that night?