Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, November 9, 1993
Add to My HeroesRichard 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsI 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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