Detective Sergeant Louis Foster Bertucci, Richmond Police Department, Virginia

Detective Sergeant Louis Foster Bertucci

Richmond Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Sunday, August 9, 1925

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Louis Foster Bertucci

Sergeant Louis Bertucci was shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute at 1006 Bacon Street.

He was confronted by the suspect, who had just murdered his wife, and was shot and killed. As Sergeant Bertucci lay wounded on the ground he returned fire and wounded the suspect.

The suspect was convicted of murder and subsequently executed on March 19th, 1926.

Sergeant Bertucci had been with the agency for 16 years. He was survived by his mother and two sisters.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and wounded

domestic

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Det. Sgt. Bertucci,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Richmond. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 9, 2025