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Park Richards
- Nov. 18, 1976 -
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| Resided: |
WV, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Nov. 18, 1976 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 62 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
WV
USA |
| Dept. Type: | County/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Sheriff |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
WV
USA
Thu. Nov. 18, 1976
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| Summary: |
Sheriff Richards was shot and killed while he and a state trooper served a lunacy warrant on a man living in a cave. As the officers approached the area, after walking several hundred yards from the road, the suspect noticed them and began to walk away. The officers identified the man and stated their intent. The man suddenly turned around and opened fire with a rifle, striking Sheriff Richards in the throat. Both officers were able to return fire, fatally wounding the suspec
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