Police Officer David Herring
Miami Police Department
Florida

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 3, 1986
Cause: Exposure to toxins

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Officer David Herring succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning while working a uniformed, off-duty security job in Miami's garment district. Because of the cold weather Officer Herring had the windows of his patrol car closed and left the motor running. A faulty exhaust system caused carbon monoxide to seep into the car. Officer Herring's body was discovered the next morning by a citizen.

 
Photograph: Police Officer David Herring

Patch image: Miami Police Department, Florida

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