Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial & Museum

Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial & Museum The DC Police Memorial & Museum invites you to support us as we create the Metropolitan Police Museum. In fact, a total of more than 22,000 U.S.

We have succeeded in creating a new memorial that appropriately honors our fallen police officers killed in the line of duty. The Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Memorial and Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is intended to honor the fallen heroes of the Metropolitan Police Department. We also are establishing a Metropolitan Police Museum to preserve their legacy and the rich an

d unique history of policing in the nation’s Capital. Sadly, an average of one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 57 hours. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice since 1791. (see source)

A memorial fountain built in 1942 by the citizens and business community of Washington, DC exists currently. However, it is dilapidated. In order to appropriately honor the sacrifices of the men and women of the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC, who have been killed in the line of duty, an effort is well underway to build a more fitting memorial. The proposed site is in front of the historic headquarters of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW. A museum of police history and artifacts will also be established. Please take a moment to see our vision, hear our progress, and become a supporter.

Correcting an error. A few years ago, a picture was presented to us as that of Officer Francis Doyle, our first line of...
03/22/2026

Correcting an error. A few years ago, a picture was presented to us as that of Officer Francis Doyle, our first line of duty death in 1871. I asked to confirm and was assured it was correct.

I asked our new Advisory Member, Tod Archiga to do a little research, as I thought the uniform in the image was a later iteration of the MPD uniform. Too late to be Francis Doyle Tod did some great research and determined that the image is a "Doyle", but not Francis. It is his son, Robert E. Doyle who also joined MPD. He was a Captain and retired in 1931. We will keep looking for images of all of our fallen. Thanks, Tod for your help. We always want to get it right. Nick Breul, President

On March 20, 1963, Officer Elmer L. Hunter, was shot and killed after escorting a disruptive passenger off of a city bus...
03/21/2026

On March 20, 1963, Officer Elmer L. Hunter, was shot and killed after escorting a disruptive passenger off of a city bus on Nichols Avenue, Southeast. (MLK Ave.). To learn more, visit www.dcpolicememorial.org.

On March 14, 1936, Officer Paul W. Jones was killed in a single vehicle crash, when his vehicle left the roadway on the ...
03/15/2026

On March 14, 1936, Officer Paul W. Jones was killed in a single vehicle crash, when his vehicle left the roadway on the Baltimore and Washington Parkway and crashed into a tree. He was headed to Jessup, Maryland to question a prisoner there. To learn more, visit www.dcpolicememorial.org.

On March 11, 1983, Officer Raymond E. Mumford, was struck and killed by a passing truck as he made a traffic stop in the...
03/12/2026

On March 11, 1983, Officer Raymond E. Mumford, was struck and killed by a passing truck as he made a traffic stop in the 3700 block of Hayes Street, Northeast. To learn more, visit www.dcpolicememorial.org.

On March 10. 1971, Officer Glenn Patrick Fisher was shot and killed as he attempted to serve an arrest warrant in a apar...
03/12/2026

On March 10. 1971, Officer Glenn Patrick Fisher was shot and killed as he attempted to serve an arrest warrant in a apartment at 625 K Street, Southeast. Another officer was also wounded. To learn more, visit www.dcpolicemeorial.org.

On March 5, 1909, Captain William Matthews, was shot by a fellow officer, whom he had just reprimanded for failing to re...
03/06/2026

On March 5, 1909, Captain William Matthews, was shot by a fellow officer, whom he had just reprimanded for failing to report for reserve duty. He was shot in the Fifth Precinct station (1D-1), where other officers took him into custody. To learn more, visit www.dcpolicememorial.org.

On March 4, 1945, Officer William J. Weston Jr. was shot and killed after he escorted an intoxicated man from a bar at 1...
03/06/2026

On March 4, 1945, Officer William J. Weston Jr. was shot and killed after he escorted an intoxicated man from a bar at 1418 Florida Avenue, Northeast. A Special Police Officer who was nearby, shot and killed the suspect after a foot chase. To learn more visit www.dcpolicememorial.org.

On March 2, 1915, Bicycle Officer Willie Gawen, who was riding with his partner at 7th and Q Streets, Northwest, fell fr...
03/06/2026

On March 2, 1915, Bicycle Officer Willie Gawen, who was riding with his partner at 7th and Q Streets, Northwest, fell from his bicycle striking his head. He died as a result of his injuries. It is thought that there was debris in the roadway that may have been the cause of the crash. Visit www.dcpolicememorial.org for more information.

On February 28, 1923, Officer Frederick G. Stange was shot and killed by a Federal Prohibition officer, over a bizarre c...
02/28/2026

On February 28, 1923, Officer Frederick G. Stange was shot and killed by a Federal Prohibition officer, over a bizarre case involving a stolen bumper. The details of this case are murky. To learn more visit, www.dcpolciememrial.org.

On February 27, 1921, Officer Samuel C. Hayden, was shot and killed by a mental health patient, who had randomly shot tw...
02/27/2026

On February 27, 1921, Officer Samuel C. Hayden, was shot and killed by a mental health patient, who had randomly shot two other people. Officer Hayden., along with other officers entered 948 Westminster Street, Northwest, to arrest the suspect, when the suspect shot officer Hayden in the head as he hid in a closet. To learn more, visit www.dcpolicememorial.org.

On February 27, 1968, Officer Eugene I. Williams, used his Scout Car to block in a vehicle that was trying to drive away...
02/27/2026

On February 27, 1968, Officer Eugene I. Williams, used his Scout Car to block in a vehicle that was trying to drive away after striking a parked car in the 700 block of 12th Street, Southeast. As officer Williams approached the driver of the vehicle, he was suddenly shot by him. Officer Williams returned fire, striking the suspect, but died as a result of the gunshot wounds inflicted by the suspect. To learn more, visit www.dcpolicememorial.org.

On February 26, 1997, Officer Oliver Wendell Smith Jr. was off-duty in Maryland when he was robbed at gun point and made...
02/26/2026

On February 26, 1997, Officer Oliver Wendell Smith Jr. was off-duty in Maryland when he was robbed at gun point and made to lie down. The robbers discovered his service weapon and police credentials and subsequently executed him. To learn more, visit www.dcpolicememorail.org.

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Throughout the history of the District of Columbia, more than 120 law enforcement officers have given their lives in the line of duty. To date, 122 of those officers were members of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, founded in 1861. The current memorial, which was erected in 1942, and has long suffered from neglect has become sadly dilapidated. The D.C. Police Memorial and Museum Project Board invites you to join us in creating a new memorial that will appropriately honor these fallen colleagues and in establishing a police museum to honor all those who serve the District of Columbia. Please take a moment to see our vision, hear our progress, and become a supporter.