Sergeant Richard James Asten, Kansas City Police Department, Kansas

Sergeant Richard James Asten

Kansas City Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Thursday, June 11, 1998

Richard James Asten

Sergeant Richard Asten was killed after being intentionally struck by a stolen vehicle.

He was attempting to deploy stop sticks in the street when the driver of a Chevy Blazer intentionally turned and struck him, throwing him 250 feet down the street. After striking Sergeant Asten, the driver crashed while attempting to make a turn. He was arrested at the scene.

The suspect was convicted of Sergeant Asten's murder and was sentenced to 38 years in prison without the possibility of parole.

Sergeant Asten is survived by his wife, two daughters, two step sons, and a step daughter.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Sentenced to 38 years

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I still remember you, Rick! You are NEVER forgotten. I will do my best to live up to what we talked about, your advice is well remembered. I would love to meet your family and let them know I am REAL. I met your wife in 1996 at the Evergreen restaurant. I had the long hair back then!!! I'll do my best to live up to the promise this page is about. I still remember "Rainbow Bright" sir! Love you so much, J...

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