Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Sunday, July 25, 1897
Add to My HeroesRichard C. Fleming
Officer Richard Fleming succumbed to injuries sustained one month earlier. He was attacked by the men as he attempted to break up a dog-fighting ring at a saloon at the corner of 3rd Street and Gillis Street.
One of the men took Officer Fleming's club and beat him with it. Officer Fleming remained in critical condition at his home until his death.
Officer Fleming had served with the agency for ten years.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Tuesday, June 22, 1897
- Weapon Blunt object
- Offender Not available
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