Correctional Officer Richard J. Lewis

Correctional Officer Richard J. Lewis | New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
Correctional Officer Richard J. Lewis

New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

End of Watch Monday, September 13, 1971

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Richard J. Lewis

Correctional Officer Richard Lewis died from injuries sustained in a prison riot at the Attica Prison. Six other correctional officers were also killed during the riot.

The leader of the riot was never charged with any crime. After his release from prison, he shot and killed Police Officer Norman R. Cerullo and Police Officer Christie D. Masone of the New York City Police Department on April 2, 1978, on a Brooklyn Street.

Officer Lewis was a United States Army Korean War veteran and had served with the New York State Department of Correctional Services for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, brother, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 42
  • Tour 12 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Weapon Not available
  • Offender Never charged

prison riot, prisoner custody

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Officer Lewis,
Sir, even though it's been over 50 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
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