Punta Gorda Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, October 10, 1978
Richard Leo Beecher
Assistant Chief Richard Beecher was killed while searching for an escaped murderer.
While conducting a search, Chief Beecher flagged down a truck and stepped up on the running board to speak to the driver. After questioning the driver, he stepped down off the running board and was struck by a passing motorist. Chief Beecher was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries a few hours later.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsRest in peace Assistant Chief Beecher. Thank you for serving Punta Gorda, Florida residents.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 5, 2018
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