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David Harry Rose

Died February 20, 1971

David Harry Rose served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Officer David Rose was accidentally shot and killed in Montgomery County, Maryland, following a pursuit of a robbery and kidnapping suspect that ended in Montgomery County. The suspect vehicle stopped on I-495, near University Boulevard, and a struggle ensued as they attempted to arrest the man. The officer's gun was discharged when his arm was bumped during the struggle. Officer Rose was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for nine months.

Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and one child.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Metropolitan Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 36-E · Line 16 cut as DAVID H ROSE
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In tribute

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 Rose served with the Metropolitan Police Department.

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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