Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 23, 1927
Age:
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 23, 1927
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Patrolman Elmer Rich was shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute on Jason Street. As he entered the home through the back door the male suspect opened fire, striking Patrolman Rich in the head and chest.
The suspect then committed suicide.
Patrolman Rich had served with the agency for only six months. He was survived by his wife and infant daughter.