Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, June 22, 1946
Add to My HeroesRichard M. Scarborough
Officers Scarborough and Dyal were shot and killed during a domestic violence call. The officers had gone to investigate a report that a man was beating his wife. Officer Dyal, who arrived first, was instantly killed by a shotgun blast from the man as he mounted the stairs to his apartment. Minutes later he shot and fatally wounded Officer Scarborough when he arrived. The suspect offered no resistance when other officers arrived and took him into custody.
The suspect was convicted of both murders and executed in the electric chair on June 14, 1948.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Executed in 1948
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRichard M Scarborough, My Grandmother, Your Sister Frankie Clifton, grieved for you many, many years. Rest In Peace, Uncle Dick
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