Richmond County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, September 1, 1919
Add to My HeroesRichard Jacob Morgan
County Policeman Richard Morgan was shot and killed as he and another county policeman raided a whiskey still.
Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Morgan returned fire and killed the subject. The other officer was wounded but survived.
Policeman Morgan had served with the Richmond County Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and one child.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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