Officer Terrell Monroe Dodson

Officer Terrell Monroe Dodson | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
Officer Terrell Monroe Dodson

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Sunday, April 17, 1960

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Terrell Monroe Dodson

Officer Terrell Dodson was killed in a motorcycle accident while chasing a speeding vehicle on Florida Avenue, NE, at approximately 4:00 am. During the pursuit Officer Dodson's motorcycle struck a streetcar loading platform at the intersection with 7th Street, NE. His motorcycle went out of control and crashed near 8th Street, NE.

Officer Dodson was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean war and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and young daughter.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 602
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Not available
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Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will always be remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

April 17, 2021

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