Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, November 9, 1993
Add to My HeroesRichard A. Lawrence
Senior Corporal Richard Lawrence was shot and killed when he surprised a pair of auto thieves in the 8300 block of La Prada Drive as he returned home from work at 3:00 am.
Corporal Lawrence was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Dallas Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his two daughters and son.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 22 years, 6 months
- Badge 3066
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsRichard,
We are in Borger burying your sweet OMA I know your together looking over us. May God bless and your family during this time. The kids and grandkids look fantastic.
I miss you partner, I will see you that bright morning my number is called.
Captain Jack R Bragg Jr.
Dallas Police Department
April 28, 2025
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