Officer Harry Davis, Jr., Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police Department, District of Columbia

Officer Harry Davis, Jr.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Monday, December 20, 1993

Harry Davis, Jr.

Officer Harry Davis was shot and killed as he approached a suspicious vehicle parked at a secluded Metro power station in the 6900 block of Landover Road in Landover, Maryland.

The vehicle was occupied by a man and a 16-year-old girl. He had the occupants exit the vehicle and was speaking to them when the man suddenly attacked him. The man then pulled out a .38 caliber handgun and shot Officer Davis in the abdomen and head.

The subject was arrested and convicted of first degree murder.

Officer Davis was a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He had served with the Metro Transit Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Maryland
Weapon Handgun
Offender Convicted of murder

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I still miss you everyday.
Its amazing that I am 32 years old now and still can remember every detail of you.
My own little family got to see what kind of person you were and how many sould you've touched when we went to your memorial. My son was there and that was meaningful to me.
Ill make sure he knows who you were.
Love you uncle Harry.

Monika Woodard
Niece

July 6, 2018