Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Darren Ahmed died of his injuries from a hit and run accident that happened the previous day in the 4100 block of Chef Menteur Highway. He was responding to assist other officers who were chasing an armed robbery suspect when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver who made a U-turn on the highway. A 32-year-old woman was charged with drunk driving, hit and run, careless and reckless driving, no drivers license, and no insurance. Officer Ahmed had served with the New Orleans Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his father, four brothers, four sisters and his son.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Ahmed gave the New Orleans Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Orleans community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Ahmed.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Darren Ahmed is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At New Orleans Police Department, 86 of 128 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Darren Ahmed's cause is highlighted.
How Darren Ahmed Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Darren Ahmed is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Darren Ahmed was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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