Kansas City Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch: Thursday, June 11, 1998
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 1508
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: June 11, 1998
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 38 years
Sergeant Richard Asten was killed after being intentionally struck by a stolen vehicle on 98th Street near the entrance to the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds.
He was attempting to deploy stop sticks in the street when the driver of a Chevrolet Blazer intentionally turned and struck him, throwing him 250 feet down the street. The driver then crashed while attempting to make a turn after striking Sergeant Asten. He was arrested at the scene.
The 26-year-old man, wanted for burglary, was convicted of Sergeant Asten's murder and was sentenced to 38 years in prison without the possibility of parole. His release date is September 16, 2033, but could be extended due to his terrible disciplinary record.
Sergeant Asten had served with the Kansas City Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, two stepsons, and a stepdaughter.