Officer David Harry Rose, Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

Officer David Harry Rose

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Saturday, February 20, 1971

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David Harry Rose

Officer David Rose was accidentally shot and killed in Montgomery County, Maryland, following a pursuit of a robbery and kidnapping suspect that ended in Montgomery County.

The suspect vehicle stopped on I-495, near University Boulevard, and a struggle ensued as they attempted to arrest the man. The officer's gun was discharged when his arm was bumped during the struggle.

Officer Rose was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for nine months. He was survived by his expectant wife and one child.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 9 months
Badge 3549
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

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Officer Rose,

On this 52nd anniversary of your passing, I wanted to let you know that no passage of time shall ever erase the sacrifice you made for your community. As a DC native and former longtime resident of 20 years, I am grateful for your sacrifice and willingness to keep the peace. On this day my heart is with your family and all of the fine men and women who had the pleasure to serve alongside you. You will never be forgotten…

Daniel Bloom
Criminal Justice Scholar/Prospective Law Enforcement Officer
Silver Spring, Maryland

February 20, 2023