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Officer Richard H. Taylor | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

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Richard H. Taylor

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch: Friday, December 13, 1946

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 47

Tour: 22 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/13/1946

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Apprehended

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Officer Taylor was shot and killed as he and other officers chased a 14-year-old boy with a handgun. The boy ducked behind a car and shot Officer Taylor in the stomach before being apprehended.
Officer Taylor had been with the agency for 22 years and was survived by his wife and three children.

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Rest in Peace, Officer Taylor. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 5, 2012

 

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