Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Tuesday, May 2, 1967
Russell W. Ponton
Officer Russell Ponton was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to another call involving a police shooting. Officer Ponton's motorcycle collided with a vehicle at the the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Randle Circle, SE.
While en route an oil truck turned in front of him causing a collision.
Officer Ponton had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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