Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Thursday, July 9, 1964
Add to My HeroesMartin I. Donovan
Officer Martin Donovan was shot and killed when a mentally disturbed man attacked him without provocation.
He was on foot patrol on 14th Street, NW, just south of Thomas Circle, when the man tackled him and gained control of his weapon. The subject claimed the reason he attacked Officer Donovan was because the police uniform "bugged" him.
Officer Donovan was a U.S. Army Military Police veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife, child, four brothers, and four sisters.
He is buried at Arlington Cemetary.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 58
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsOfficer Donovan,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served as a U.S. Army Military Policeman. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 9, 2024
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