Officer Danita Marsh, wounded in the line of duty, slowly recovering
November 7, 2006--
Officer Danita Marsh, who was ambushed and severely wounded in a callous and cowardly attack on October 27, continues to slowly recover at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Officer Marsh, a three-year veteran of the police department, responded to a call for assistance from the victim of a domestic violence episode. As the two women talked in Officer Marsh’s marked police car, Willie Lindsey, a convicted murder, ambushed them by opening fire with two guns. Although critically wounded, Officer Marsh was able to fire at least two rounds in an effort to protect the domestic violence victim and herself.
Officer Marsh has suffered life-altering injuries in the pursuit of justice, as she worked to make North Nashville a safer place.
The Metropolitan Police Department is grateful to the citizens of Nashville for the unfailing support and prayers for Officer Marsh, her family, and the men and women who wear the badge. Officer Marsh’s injuries and duty remind the city just how important our police officers are, and our city reminds all of us in blue how much we are supported in times such as these.
Funds to assist Officer Marsh and her nine-year-old son have been established at Citizens Bank and the MPD Community Credit Union (located at 3rd Avenue North & Gay Street).