Trooper Richard Francis O'Connor, Oregon State Police, Oregon

Trooper Richard Francis O'Connor

Oregon State Police, Oregon

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Richard Francis O'Connor

Trooper Richard O'Connor was shot and killed when he attempted to serve a summons on a suspect at his home for driving without an operator's license.

When Trooper O'Connor knocked on the door to the suspect’s house, the suspect opened the door and shot him with a .38 caliber handgun. The trooper was able to return fire, wounding the suspect before he died.

The suspect died 19 days later from his wound.

Trooper O'Connor had been with the Oregon State Police for nine years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Shot and killed by Ofc. O'Connor

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I love you so much Grandpa \ O'Connor / you are my hero #1 • words, are not enough to say Thank you so much for serving our state of Oregon making us safe

Will O'Connor \ jr• ✨☮
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August 20, 2020