Rainier Police Department, Oregon
End of Watch Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Add to My HeroesRalph Arthur Painter
Chief Ralph Painter was shot and killed after responding to a local car stereo shop on Rock Crest Street in which a man was attempting to take a car that did not belong to him.
When Chief Painter made contact with the man a struggle ensued. The subject was able to disarm and fatally shoot him. The man then exchanged shots with responding officers before being wounded and taken into custody.
The subject pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in March 2019 and was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
On April 13th, 2019, the subject's half-brother fatally shot Deputy Sheriff Justin DeRosier with the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office near Kalama, Washington.
Chief Painter had served with the Rainier Police Department for 25 years. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 25 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 319 ReflectionsWe never met, we never would have. But we are connected through the loving family you left behind. They are good people, people you’d be proud to call family! You left a legacy that proves itself amazing every day in your incredible family! Thank you for loving them. Thank you for your service. You’ll not be forgotten when you’re loved by so many.
Darci V
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