Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Oscar McKimmie was shot and killed while responding to calls for help from a house at 1316 10th Street, NW. An armed man had broken into the home and surprised the owner, who yelled out. As Officer McKimmie approached the scene he attempted to draw his service revolver but was shot in the chest and killed. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended. The man was sentenced to five years in prison. Officer McKimmie had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer McKimmie gave the Metropolitan Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Washington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer McKimmie.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Oscar A. McKimmie 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 DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Metropolitan Police Department, 70 of 131 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Oscar A. McKimmie's cause is highlighted.
How Oscar A. McKimmie Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 5 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Oscar A. McKimmie is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Oscar A. McKimmie was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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