Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Tuesday, January 7, 1986
Richard O. Riggs
Master Patrolman Riggs was shot and killed as he approached a man on a pay phone outside a van at a service station. Patrolman Riggs and his partern recognized the van as one reported to be used in an armed robbery minutes earlier. As he approached the suspect he was shot in the chest and abdomen. The suspect was convicted of his murder and was executed in April 2000.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Executed in 2000
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsMy brother, My hero. I still miss you just as much as always. I love you.
Tommy Riggs
Brother.
July 16, 2018
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