Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, December 2, 1952
Add to My HeroesWilmer M. Richards
Officer Wilmer Richards was shot and killed while assisting fellow officers with a man who had barricaded himself in his home at the intersection of North Avenue and Williams Street near the Georgia Tech campus.
Officers had gone to the suspect's home to investigate a hit-and-run accident after a motorist complained that he backed into his car and left the scene. The suspect met them at his front door with a shotgun and refused to come out. When the officers attempted to dislodge him with teargas he opened fire, killing Officer Richards and wounding three other officers. The officers returned fire and killed the man
Officer Richards would have retired in two months.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Richards,
On today, the 65th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Atlanta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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