Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, October 23, 1867
Richard B. Richardson
Officer Richardson was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant on an elderly man. The propery the man was on had been sold but the man refused to vacate the location and swore to kill anyone who attempted to move him. The suspect was arrested and died in jail while awaiting trial.
Officer Richardson was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in jail
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest In Peace Brother. We remember and honor you on the 150th anniversary of your E.O.W.
Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA
October 23, 2017
Recent LODD Deaths
Sergeant Noel Ramirez
Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 19, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey
Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 19, 2018
Police Officer Sean McNamee Gannon
Yarmouth Police Department, MA
EOW: April 12, 2018
Patrolman Kevin F. Crossley
Whitesboro Police Department, NY
EOW: April 11, 2018
Police Officer Keith O'Neal Earle
Huntsville Police Department, AL
EOW: April 9, 2018
Corporal Dale Shannon Hallman
Saluda County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW: April 6, 2018
Police Officer Phillip Lynn Meacham
Hopkinsville Police Department, KY
EOW: March 29, 2018
Trooper First Class Kevin M. Miller
Connecticut State Police, CT
EOW: March 29, 2018
Special Agent Melissa S. Morrow
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, US
EOW: March 22, 2018