Tampa Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, October 23, 1975
Add to My HeroesRichard Lee Cloud
Sergeant Richard Cloud was assassinated by members of the mob seven months after losing his job with the Tampa Police Department.
After losing his job he worked on a federal task force fighting drug dealing and organized crime. He was shot when he answered his door at his home at 404 W. Alva Street. The suspect was arrested and executed in the late 1970s.
After his death the Tampa Police Department posthumously reinstated Sergeant Cloud to his former position.
Sergeant Cloud was survived by his wife, two children, and mother.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 41 ReflectionsRichard L.Cloud, you were my partner for many years, you taught me how to be a police officer. We always had one another’s back. I could write a book about our friendship. Your family was my family. I watched Paris & Paul grow up and remember Wanda well. We will meet again my friend until then Rest In Peace.
Cpl. Joe Severino
Tampa Police Department
November 27, 2020
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