Senior Corporal Richard A. Lawrence

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Dallas Police Department, Texas
Senior Corporal Richard A. Lawrence | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Senior Corporal Richard A. Lawrence | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Senior Corporal Richard A. Lawrence | Dallas Police Department, Texas
Senior Corporal Richard A. Lawrence

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, November 9, 1993

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Richard A. Lawrence

Senior Corporal Richard Lawrence was shot and killed when he surprised a pair of auto thieves in the 8300 block of La Prada Drive as he returned home from work at 3:00 am.

Corporal Lawrence was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Dallas Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his two daughters and son.

Bio

  • Age 46
  • Tour 22 years, 6 months
  • Badge 3066
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Apprehended

off duty, robbery

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I don't know why you came into my thoughts today Richard I remember that night like it was yesterday I'm the one who made the 911 call I was the maintenance man at the apartment complex you worked at I was reading through the reflections you are missed by a lot of people may you rest in peace and bless your family

James W Vaughn
La Prada place apartments lead maintenance

October 11, 2024

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