Bio & Incident Details
Age: 27
Tour: 7 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Vehicular assault
Incident Date: 9/1/1946
Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect: Apprehended
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Officer Downs was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at 7th Street and Maine Avenue, SW. The driver jumped the curb and struck him. The man attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended.
Officer Downs had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and four children.
