Detective Richard Lee Samuels - Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office - VA - True Life Hero

Richard Lee Samuels
- Sep. 22, 1988 -

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Spotsylvania VA Sheriff''s Office Patch

Resided:	VA, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Sep. 22, 1988
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 46 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office - VA 9119 Dean Ridings Lane Spotsylvania, VA 22553 USA (540)507-7200
County:	Spotsylvania
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Detective
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Death - Natural
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Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	VA USA Thu. Sep. 22, 1988
Summary:	Detective Samuels suffered a fatal attack during a foot pursuit of an escapee. Detective Samuels was in the courthouse waiting to testify in a trial when a prisoner broke free of other deputies and fled the courthouse. Detective Samuels, who observed the incident chased the prisoner towards a neighboring elementary school but suffered a fatal heart attack during the pursuit. Other deputies apprehended the suspect inside of the school. Detective Samuels was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019