Remember 'SVU's Sergeant Mike Dodds? Here's What Happened to Him. The two-part Season 17 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit finale shocked viewers by killing off Deputy Chief William Dodds' son, Sergeant Mike Dodds (Andy Karl) in the second half of the episode.

How did Dodd die SVU?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Heartfelt Passages (2016) [Sgt. Mike Dodds] Dies from a blood clot (off-screen) after being shot by Brad Garrett. (We see his body on life support while Peter Gallagher explains to Mariska Hargitay what happened).

Who replaced Dodds on SVU?

Andy Karl. The Maryland native played Sergeant Mike Dodds for 15 episodes beginning in 2015. He was second in command of the Special Victims Unit when Benson was promoted to lieutenant.