Police Officer James M. Richardson, II, York Police Department, Nebraska

Police Officer James M. Richardson, II

York Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch Friday, April 22, 1977

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James M. Richardson, II

Police Officer James Richardson was shot and killed after responding to investigate a disturbance on Blackburn Avenue.

He was shot as he stepped out of his patrol car at the scene at 10:30 p.m. The bullet hit him in the chest one-half inch above the top of his bullet-proof vest. A teenage suspect was arrested a short time later.

The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison on July 11, 1977. He was paroled on August 14, 1986.

Officer Richardson was a Vietnam War veteran and served with the York Police Department for 10 months. He had previously served with the McCook Police Department and Rawlins County (Kansas) Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his parents.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge 008
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
Offender Paroled in 1986

disturbance, juvenile offender, weapons violation

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Jim’s story was mentioned today in a Firearms Instructor training by a good friend of his. I hope his family, both blood and blue, know his sacrifice is still to this day not in vain. His story carries on and is used to teach the next generation of officers and leaders. May God bless his family with peace, strength, and comfort.

Sgt. McElfresh
O’Fallon, Missouri Police Department

October 25, 2024