Crystal Springs Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 5, 1962
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 5, 1962
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Charlie Richardson was shot and killed as he exited his patrol car after responding to a call for a domestic dispute.
As he and his partner stepped from their patrol car the male subject opened fire, killing him. The man fled but was shot and killed approximately one hour later when he opened fire on a posse that was searching for him.
Patrolman Richardson had served with the Crystal Springs Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, sister, and three brothers.