East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, December 12, 1981
Add to My HeroesMichael Wayne Ritchie
Corporal Michael Ritchie was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery in progress at a local convenience store at 5288 Lavey Lane in Baker.
He was in uniform, en route to work when he stopped at the store to buy coffee. A suspect was inside robbing the store and disarmed Corporal Ritchie when he entered. The man then used Corporal Ritchie's service weapon to murder him and the store clerk.
The man was apprehended, found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder, and sentenced to life without parole.
Corporal Ritchie had served with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for only 10 months. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsMy oldest brother Mike was so special to us all. Miss him so much. We love you Mike. It’s always tough for us when they have the remembering the fallen officers. I still go to support Mike and all the others officers who lost their life. It was so tough when he passed away, especially to our parents. My mom said you not suppose to burry your kids first. Her and our dad is with Mike in heaven. The tragedy still haunts me. Mikes daughter Tina is what we have of him. We love you Mike. It still tough for us around Christmas time. He lost his life too early.
Love your little sister Kim (Ritchie) Linton
Kim (Ritchie) Linton
Younger sister
October 18, 2023
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