Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, January 15, 1983
Add to My HeroesRichard David Lendell
Police Officer Richard Lendell suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to an officer needs assistance call.
As a result of the heart attack, Officer Lendell's patrol car crashed into parked cars at 72nd Street and Ogontz Avenue.
Responding officers were prevented from entering the vehicle by Officer Lendell's canine partner, King, who was protecting Officer Lendell. Another canine officer got King out of the vehicle, which allowed officers to get to Officer Lendell. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Lendell was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 16 years.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 4578
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsOfficer Lendell,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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