Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, October 23, 1867
Add to My HeroesRichard 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 9 ReflectionsOne hundred and fifty years ago deserves a salute of valor. Rest in peace Officer Richardson.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2019
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