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Richard Edgar Oliver
- Jul. 04, 1983 -
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(22861)
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Resided: |
OK, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jul. 04, 1983 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
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Dept: | Canute Police Dept.
201 South 4th Street Canute, OK
73626 USA |
County: | Washita |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Chief of Police |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Crash |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Canute,
Washita County,
OK
USA
Mon. Jul. 04, 1983
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Summary: |
Chief Oliver was killed during a vehicle pursuit.
Chief Oliver and a reserve officer applicant were patrolling the streets of Canute. Witnessing a motorist run a stop sign, they started a pursuit. About three miles south of Canute, the suspect turned his truck around and headed northbound back toward the officers. Just as the vehicles met at the top of a hill, the suspect's truck was left of center and hit the chiefs patrol car head on. Chief Oliver and the reserve officer applicant were both killed instantly.
The suspect was transported to the Bone and Joint Hospital in Oklahoma City with two fractures to the right leg and facial lacerations.
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Disposition: |
The man was convicted of two counts of first degree manslaughter and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Chief Oliver had just been appointed as chief the previous month. |
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Last Updated: Jun. 02, 2020 |
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