Nashville International Airport Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Thursday, April 29, 1999
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 28, 1999
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer John Richardson succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when his patrol car struck a bridge on I-40 in Wilson County.
He was returning home in his department's canine vehicle when the incident occurred. His canine, Tossy, received minor injuries in the incident.
Officer Richardson had served with the Nashville International Airport Police for 3-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.