Tipton County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, November 29, 1988
Add to My HeroesRichard L. Rose
Deputy Rose was shot and killed by his partner while on duty. His partner and the sheriff at the time were under a federal investigation involving the agency's training practices.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Guilty of criminally negligent homicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Rose, rest in peace, so young and vibrant, honorable, keep watching over your entire family and police department. Terrible what happened to you!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 29, 2018
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