Police Officer David S. Richards
End of Watch: Tue, Jan 3rd, 1922
Date of Incident: Wed, Jul 2nd, 1879
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 39 years
Age: 76
Survivors
His wife and three children
Incident
Officer Richards died as the result of a complications of a gunshot wound sustained on July 2nd, 1879.
He was searching for a gang of horse thieves when he interrupted an unrelated gang of burglars who were dividing the spoils of a recent burglary. Officer Richards was shot in the foot during the ensuing shootout.
He was eventually able to return to duty but was medically retired in 1912 due continued pain and medical issues with his foot and leg. His leg was amputated on January 1st, 1922, and he died from complications of the surgery on January 3rd, 1922.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
The Indianapolis Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
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