Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 14 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/27/1895
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Court Officer Richard Morris was shot and killed while escorting a man to jail. The suspect had strangled his wife and had vowed to kill other family members. He voluntarily went with Officer Morris but during the walk he jerked away and shot Officer Morris. As he attempted to flee he was shot and killed by another officer. Officer Morris succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Officer Morris had been with the agency for 14 years.
