Captain Richard Shawn Parker, McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma

Captain Richard Shawn Parker

McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Thursday, March 16, 2023

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Richard Shawn Parker

Captain Richard Parker suffered a fatal heart attack after working additional overtime for a highway safety grant.

The day before his heart attack, he worked his regular shift, conducted seven traffic stops in three hours during his overtime shift, and then worked out at the gym before going home. He was found unresponsive the next day when he did not report for his regular shift.

Captain Parker had served with the McAlester Police Department for 26 years and previously served with the Pittsburgh County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his son, daughter, and father.

On March 20, 2023, Patrolman Joseph Barlow succumbed to injuries he received when a truck struck him head-on while escorting Captain Parker's funeral procession on March 17, 2023.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 26 years
Badge 60

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Wednesday, March 15, 2023

overtime

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Capt. Parker,
On today, the 2nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of McAlester. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 16, 2025