Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Monday, July 14, 1969
Add to My HeroesDavid C. Hawfield
Officer David Hawfield and Officer Michael Cody were killed when the patrol wagon they were in was struck by a vehicle which failed to stop for a flashing red light at 8th and K Streets, NE.
The impact was so strong that both officers were ejected from the vehicle. As Officer Cody lay dying in the street a citizen stole his police revolver.
Officer Hawfield had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for nine months.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 9 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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