Holly MatkinWashington, DC – Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia (MPD) Officer Michael Ashley died on Aug. 10 due to injuries he suffered during a motorcycle crash in the fall of 2019, according to the police union.
Prior to his career in law enforcement, Officer Ashley served in the U.S. Marine Corps, the DC Police Union said in a Facebook post.
He later joined MPD as a reserve officer before working his way into a full-time position.
Officer Ashley worked as a patrol officer in the 3rd District, and was later transferred to the Gun Recovery Unit.
“He was involved in multiple investigations that led to the recovery of illegal firearms from the streets of DC,” the police union noted.
Officer Ashley was also a member of the Police Week Tent City staff, where he served on the security team, the organization said in a Facebook post on Aug. 11.
“He was a great man, a great leader, and was always ready to lend a helping hand,” the group said. “He will be missed tremendously.”
Officer Ashley leaves behind his wife, as well as his daughter and two sons.
“Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the DC Police Union’s post read.
A fundraising page established to help Officer Ashley’s family has raised over $10,000 so far.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia Officer Michael Ashley, both blood and blue. Thank you for your service.
Rest easy, hero. We’ll hold the line from here.
