Crowley Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Friday, February 19, 1993
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 125
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: February 19, 1993
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Lieutenant Richard Newman was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer during a drug raid.
Lieutenant Newman had served with the Crowley Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, and eight grandchildren.