Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Thursday, November 26, 1953
Add to My HeroesRichard Stanley Burchfield
Patrolman Burchfield was shot and killed by unknown subjects during an armed robbery investigation. He had been pulled into the investigation of a series of armed robberies and had been checking an area for suspects around 8:15 p.m. He radioed in to dispatch that he was returning to headquarters.
A short time later a citizen called and informed officers there was an officer found slumped over his steering wheel near Bijou and El Paso Streets. Other officers raced to the scene and found Patrolman Burchfield had been shot to death. The case was never solved.
Patrolman Burchfield served with the Colorado Springs Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Case never solved
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Burchfield.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 19, 2019
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