Supernumerary Officer William F. Rich, Shelton Police Department, Connecticut

Supernumerary Officer William F. Rich

Shelton Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Sunday, December 27, 1964

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William F. Rich

Supernumerary Officer William Rich suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot pursuit of an escaped prisoner.

The man had escaped while being booked at the police station. Officer Rich chased and apprehended the suspect. Shortly after returning the man to a cell Officer Rich collapsed.

Officer Rich had served with the Shelton Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 59
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

escapee, foot pursuit

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Supernumerary Officer Rich, it has been 60 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 22 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Shelton.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

December 28, 2024