Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch: Saturday, January 6, 1951
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 6, 1951
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2 years
Police Officer Roland Morgan was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Roland Avenue and Upland Road. He was struck by the vehicle as he exited his patrol car to use a call box.
The suspect was arrested at a nightclub several hours later. The 29-year-old suspect was charged and later convicted of drunk driving, reckless driving, hit-and-run, and manslaughter. He served four months of a two-year sentence.
Officer Morgan had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and four children.