Long Branch Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, October 23, 1967
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Richards
Patrolman Richards suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to subdue a suspect who had escaped from other officers earlier in the day.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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View all 16 ReflectionsOn this actual 53rd anniversary of your untimely departure I would like to reiterate my previous reflection and say your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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