Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, September 3, 1986
Add to My HeroesDavid Herring
Police Officer David Herring succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning while working a uniformed, off-duty security assignment in Miami's Design District.
Because of the cold weather, Officer Herring had the windows of his patrol car closed and left the motor running in a parking lot across from 155 NE 40th Street. A faulty exhaust system caused carbon monoxide to seep into the car. Officer Herring's body was discovered the next morning by a citizen.
The vehicle he was using was scheduled to be taken out of service two weeks later.
Officer Herring had served with the Miami Police Department for four years.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
Most Recent Reflection
View all 41 ReflectionsDavid,
I was on duty the morning they found you. I was with DEA and we were serving search warrants. I recall the radio call from Miami PD that one of their officers had been discovered deceased in a car because , as it later turned out, the vehicle exhaust was defective. I am sorry you passed so young and missed out here, but as a Christian who practiced his faith, I am sure you are in the best of places. Please pray for us down here, we need it. God Bless you and I am hoping to meet you one day not so long in the future.
James Benisek
DEA Special Agent (Retired)
May 17, 2025
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