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Patrolman Richard Coldren | Leavenworth Police Department, Kansas
Leavenworth Police Department, Kansas

Patrolman

Richard Coldren

Leavenworth Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 19, 1957

Biographical Info

Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 19, 1957
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Coldren was shot and killed while he and another officer attempted to arrest a man on a trespassing warrant. When they located the man he led them on a short pursuit. After stopping he opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding Patrolman Coldren. Patrolman Coldren was able to return fire and kill the suspect.