Patrolman Richard P. McDonald

Richard P. McDonald

Patrolman Richard McDonald was shot and killed as a man attempted to rob him as he was walking home after getting off duty. Patrolman McDonald in plain cloths was confronted by a man with a gun who ordered him to put his hands up. Instead, when he reached for his revolver the man shot him twice. A suspect was apprehended.

Patrolman McDonald had served with the Kansas City Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife. He served as a U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant during World War I, participating in several battles in France.