Patrolman Richard John Burchick, Erie Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Richard John Burchick

Erie Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, February 6, 1991

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Richard John Burchick

Patrolman Richard Burchick succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day while involved in a foot pursuit of a drive-by shooting suspect. He was shot at the intersection of East 21st Street and East Avenue.

The subject was convicted of third degree murder.

Patrolman Burchick had served with the Erie Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 4 years, 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, February 5, 1991
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Convicted of murder

foot pursuit

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Richard was first and foremost a good father, husband, friend, co - worker, and great Police Officer who cared about God & Family. He also cared about his brother and sister officers , and protecting the community. I placed a flag on his grave every year as I have done for 32 years. This year illness prevented me from completing this mission, but it was completed by another police officer. Richard was loved by most and those who didn't love him didn't know him.
Memory of Richard will ever be etched in my heart and soul.

Retired Sergeant Jeff Annunziata
City of Erie

July 8, 2024