Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Monday, November 30, 1925
Add to My HeroesClaude C. Koontz
Officer Claude Koontz was killed in a motorcycle accident while chasing a speeding car on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in front of the City Post Office.
Another officer riding in the motorcycle's sidecar was only slightly injured.
Officer Koontz was assigned to the Sixth Precinct. He was survived by his wife. He is buried in Grove Hill, Virginia.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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