Corporal Richard G. Parquette, Bayfield County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

Corporal Richard G. Parquette

Bayfield County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Tuesday, September 10, 1996

Richard G. Parquette

Corporal Richard Parquette was shot and killed after being called to an apartment to investigate reports that a swastika had been painted on the door.

As the officer walked up the stairwell, he was ambushed by a suspect wearing full body armor and armed with an automatic rifle. The suspect shot Corporal Parquette 22 times before committing suicide.

Corporal Parquette had served in law enforcement for 28 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 28 years
Badge 230

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; Automatic
Offender Committed suicide

Most Recent Reflection

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You will never be forgotten. I remember the day it happened. It will never leave me. My daughter who would grow up to dispatch for Bayfield County remembers. She's been there now 15 yrs and walks by your picture on the wall where they honor you. The entire county remembers and will never forget. You sir are a hero.

Former EMT Carrie Nelson

September 16, 2018