Police Officer David Herring, Miami Police Department, Florida

Police Officer David Herring

Miami Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, September 3, 1986

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David Herring

Police Officer David Herring succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning while working a uniformed, off-duty security assignment in Miami's Design District.

Because of the cold weather, Officer Herring had the windows of his patrol car closed and left the motor running in a parking lot across from 155 NE 40th Street. A faulty exhaust system caused carbon monoxide to seep into the car. Officer Herring's body was discovered the next morning by a citizen.

The vehicle he was using was scheduled to be taken out of service two weeks later.

Officer Herring had served with the Miami Police Department for four years.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Exposure to toxins

mechanical failure, secondary employment

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David,
It still get sad when I see your picture. A young man of such great faith taken way too soon. I would have loved seeing the impact you would have made in the department. Always smiling, always kind, you will never be forgotten. Til we meet again.

J. Angulo
Former LEO TMPD

July 16, 2025