Officer Scot Shaffer Lewis

Officer Scot Shaffer Lewis | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
Officer Scot Shaffer Lewis

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Monday, October 9, 1995

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Scot Shaffer Lewis

Officer Scot Lewis succumbed to gunshot sustained three days earlier.

He and his partner were assisting a motorist in front of 1370 H Street, NE, when a man walked up and opened fire on them for no reason, striking Officer Lewis in the head. His partner was able to return fire and killed the subject.

Officer Lewis had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for two years and was assigned to the 5th District.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge 3581

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Friday, October 6, 1995
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed

ambush

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Officer Lewis,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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October 9, 2020

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