Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Saturday, December 7, 1963
Add to My HeroesDavid Clark Higginbotham
Officer David Higginbotham was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at a shopping center at Alabama Avenue and 30th Street, SE, at approximately 8:20 pm.
The driver fled the scene but surrendered to police the next day.
Officer Higginbotham was a West Virginia National Guard veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for only three months.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 3 months
- Badge 875
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Higginbotham,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the WVARNG as a member of the 150th Armored Cavalry Regiment. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 7, 2023
