Richmond Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, December 8, 1962
Add to My HeroesLuther K. Nuckols
Patrolman Luther Nuckols suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot pursuit of a suspect near Louisiana Street.
He had responded to a burglary in progress and chased the suspect before losing him. When he returned to his patrol car he suffered the heart attack.
Patrolman Nuckols had been employed with the Richmond Police Department for 27 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 27 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 8, 2020
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