Police Officer Richard Cartell Alexander, Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee

Police Officer Richard Cartell Alexander

Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Thursday, October 5, 2000

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Richard Cartell Alexander

Police Officer Richard Alexander was killed when his cruiser was struck head-on by another vehicle.

He was performing administrative functions and was traveling from one city building to another when the crash occurred. As he entered an intersection, another vehicle turned directly into his cruiser. The driver of the other car and a third person were also killed in the collision.

Officer Alexander was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran who had served with the Chattanooga Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 22 years
Badge 379
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, vehicle crash

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I remember hanging out with you as a kid when you would do off duty work at Bi-Lo grocery store while my mom was shopping. You always tolerated me and were so kind. Truth be told, I looked at you as a father figure more than I looked at my own dad. You were a very kind man and a very big influence on people's lives, including my own. Rest in peace sir. I appreciate the time I got to spend with you. Thank you for your service to our country, our city, and our community.

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