Officer Donald W. Downs
Metropolitan Police Department
District of Columbia
End of Watch: Sunday, September 1, 1946

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, September 1, 1946
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Apprehended

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.