San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, June 19, 1970
Add to My HeroesRichard Radetich
Officer Richard Radetich was shot and killed when he was ambushed while writing a traffic citation.
He was working an overtime traffic detail and had stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. As he was writing the ticket, an unrelated suspect approached his vehicle and opened fire through the closed driver's side window.
A suspect in the killing was an ex-convict who was extradited from Ohio. However, the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence in 1971.
Officer Radetich had been employed with the San Francisco Police Department for 4 years. He is survived by his wife and 8-month-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 703
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Radetich. Your honesty and heroism won't be forgotten.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 19, 2018
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