Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Wednesday, March 20, 1963
Add to My HeroesElmer L. Hunter
Officer Elmer Hunter was shot and killed while escorting a man off of a city bus at Nichols Avenue (modern-day Martin Luther King Jr Avenue) and Alabama Avenue, SE.
The two became engaged in a struggle, and the suspect pulled out a .32 caliber handgun and shot him three times.
The subject was arrested several hours later.
Officer Hunter was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 1911
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsOfficer Hunter,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy
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