Corporal Michael Wayne Ritchie, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Corporal Michael Wayne Ritchie

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Saturday, December 12, 1981

Add to My Heroes

Michael Wayne Ritchie

Corporal Michael Ritchie was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery in progress at a local convenience store at 5288 Lavey Lane in Baker.

He was in uniform, en route to work when he stopped at the store to buy coffee. A suspect was inside robbing the store and disarmed Corporal Ritchie when he entered. The man then used Corporal Ritchie's service weapon to murder him and the store clerk.

The man was apprehended, found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder, and sentenced to life without parole.

Corporal Ritchie had served with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for only 10 months. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

off duty, robbery

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 26 Reflections

My oldest brother Mike was so special to us all. Miss him so much. We love you Mike. It’s always tough for us when they have the remembering the fallen officers. I still go to support Mike and all the others officers who lost their life. It was so tough when he passed away, especially to our parents. My mom said you not suppose to burry your kids first. Her and our dad is with Mike in heaven. The tragedy still haunts me. Mikes daughter Tina is what we have of him. We love you Mike. It still tough for us around Christmas time. He lost his life too early.

Love your little sister Kim (Ritchie) Linton

Kim (Ritchie) Linton
Younger sister

October 18, 2023