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Harry Davis Jr.
Incident
Officer Harry Davis was shot and killed as he approached a suspicious vehicle parked at a secluded Metro power station in the 6900 block of Old Landover Road in Landover, Maryland. The vehicle was occupied by a man and a 16-year-old girl. He had the occupants exit the vehicle and was speaking to them when the man suddenly attacked him. The man then pulled out a .38 caliber handgun and shot Officer Davis in the abdomen and head. The subject was arrested and convicted of first-degree murder. Officer Davis was a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He had served with the Metro Transit Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Davis gave the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Washington community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Harry Davis Jr. served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Harry is one of 754 officers killed feloniously in DC, 53.1% of the 1,419 remembered there.
Harry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Harry is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1993, 7 officers in DC were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 159 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 20.
In 1993, 101 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1993, 110 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 53rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harry was 40. Of the 580 killed feloniously in DC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 36. Harry had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Harry was 40. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 40. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.3% of these deaths in DC; July holds the most, 11.7%. Mondays: 14.9%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.1% of all 1,419 deaths in DC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where
Military Service
Harry Davis Jr. served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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