Oregon State Police, Oregon
End of Watch Thursday, October 2, 1997
Richard James Schuening
Sergeant Richard Schuening was killed while attempting to disarm an explosive device in Granite, Oregon.
Sergeant Schuening was a bomb technician for the Oregon State Police and was working with ATF agents in removing dynamite and other explosives which were illegally stored on a property. He was handling some of the explosives and had moved away from the other officers when the explosion occurred at approximately 12:40 hours.
Sergeant Schuening had been employed with the Oregon State Police for 18 years and had been with the explosives unit since 1989. He is survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Explosion
Most Recent Reflection
View all 27 ReflectionsIt's an honor to call you my grandfather. I love hearing how I have your "Schuening eyes". I wish I had the chance to know you. I cherish the picture of you holding me in your drive way.
Ashley
Granddaughter
December 12, 2018
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