Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, May 21, 2006
Add to My HeroesSeneca Bailey Darden
Officer Seneca Darden was accidentally shot and killed by another officer after responding to the scene of a shooting on Nicholson Street at approximately 11:30 pm.
Officer Darden and his partner were working a plainclothes burglary detail nearby and responded to the location after additional units were requested to search for the suspect in the public housing development.
A large group of residents had gathered in the courtyard as the officers searched for the suspect. Officer Darden and two uniformed officers were taking a man into custody at gunpoint when another officer approached and observed Officer Darden holding his service weapon. Not recognizing Officer Darden, the officer ordered him to drop the weapon. The officer then fired his weapon, striking Officer Darden several times.
The suspect involved in the original shooting was apprehended a short time later.
Officer Darden had served with the Norfolk Police Department for four years and was assigned to the 3rd Precinct. He is survived by his wife and 5-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 1297
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 294 ReflectionsHi Seneca,
When i woke up this morning at 4:00 am, you came up in my mind, Words can't express
how much we love and miss you. I can only imagine that being in Our heavenly Father's kingdom
make living on earth like a drop of water in a bucket, such an unimaginable different. I know you and Mother Darden are having great times together, lol see you at the greatest family reunion ever!
IN HIS LOVE, YOUR PASTOR
Pastor Joseph Hill
LOVE CENTER FAMILY CHURCH
February 16, 2021
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