United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Sunday, April 1, 1973
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 22, 1973
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Special Agent Richard Heath died on April 1, 1973 in Quito, Ecuador, from complications of a gunshot wound he received during an undercover operation in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, on February 22, 1973.
Special Agent Heath had served with the Drug Enforcement Administration for seven years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter and brother.