Lieutenant Richard Earl Newman, Sr., Crowley Police Department, Louisiana

Lieutenant Richard Earl Newman, Sr.

Crowley Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, February 19, 1993

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Richard Earl Newman, Sr.

Lieutenant Richard Newman was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer during a drug raid at Bossier and Bienville Streets in Layfayette at 11:19 p.m.

Nineteen suspects had already been apprehended. As officers were arresting additional suspects, a struggle ensued. Another officer's gun discharged, striking Lieutenant Newman.

Lieutenant Newman was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Crowley Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, and eight grandchildren.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 10 years
Badge 125
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

Raid, friendly fire

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Lt. Newman,
On today, the 32nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 19, 2025