Officer Richard Radetich

Officer Richard Radetich | San Francisco Police Department, California
San Francisco Police Department, California
Officer Richard Radetich

San Francisco Police Department, California

End of Watch Friday, June 19, 1970

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Richard Radetich

Officer Richard Radetich was shot and killed when he was ambushed while writing a traffic citation.

He was working an overtime traffic detail and had stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. As he was writing the ticket, an unrelated suspect approached his vehicle and opened fire through the closed driver's side window.

A suspect in the killing was an ex-convict who was extradited from Ohio. However, the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence in 1971.

Officer Radetich had been employed with the San Francisco Police Department for 4 years. He is survived by his wife and 8-month-old daughter.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge 703

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
  • Offender Identified
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50 YRS HAVE PAST.. I THINK ABOUT YOU OFTEN. I HAVE GREAT MEMORIES FROM MIRALOMA PARK WHERE WE GREW UP AND WERE CHILDHOOD FRIENDS.. I WAS PROUD WHEN YOU BECAME A POLICEMAN..YOU ALWAY'S TALKED ABOUT IT.. RIP PAL..

GARY ROHRER (RETIRED)
INVESTIGATOR SF DA OFFICE

June 19, 2020

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