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Patrolman Richard Dean Bird | Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman

Richard Dean Bird

Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Friday, July 4, 1969

Biographical Info

Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: July 4, 1969
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Bird was injured in an accident while pursuing a speeding car near 85th Street and Troost Street. He later died due to the severe brain injuries.
Patrolman Bird was survived by his wife and three children.