On October 11, 2000, Detective Chris Wouters, working within the Special Investigations Bureau, entered the Warren Jail to interrogate a suspect who had just been arrested for narcotics delivery. Upon the suspect's booking procedure, he produced a handgun. An intense struggle ensued between road patrol officers, Chris & the suspect in which several shots were fired. In the end, both the suspect and Chris were shot, sustaining severe injuries. Chris was rushed to the local hospital immediately, however, his injuries were proven fatal.
In memory of Chris, the Warren / Centerline Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #124, has renamed their lodge as F.O.P., Christopher M. Wouters, Lodge #124.
