Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch: Saturday, December 2, 1972
Age: 20
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 2615
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: December 2, 1972
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Officer Ronnie Hassell was killed when his motor scooter was struck by a hit-and-run driver at 29th and M Street, NW. He received major head injuries when his helmet was knocked off of his head. The suspect was arrested the following day at his home in Arlington, Virginia.
Officer Hassell had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and child.