Killian Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, June 5, 1999
Add to My HeroesRonald M. Medeiros, Sr.
Police Officer Ronald Medeiros was killed in a single-vehicle crash during a pursuit on State Route 22 at 12:15 p.m.
While assisting the Springfield Police Department with the pursuit, his patrol car went out of control, ran off the road, and flipped several times.
Officer Medeiros was a United States Army veteran and had served in law enforcement for 30 years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, two sons, parents, two sisters, five brothers, and ten grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 30 years
- Badge KP2
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Medeiros,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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