Sergeant Richard Lee Cloud, Tampa Police Department, Florida

Sergeant Richard Lee Cloud

Tampa Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, October 23, 1975

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Richard Lee Cloud

Sergeant Richard Cloud was assassinated by members of the mob seven months after losing his job with the Tampa Police Department.

After losing his job, he worked on a federal task force fighting drug dealing and organized crime. He was shot when he answered his door at his home at 404 W. Alva Street.

The suspect was arrested and executed in the late 1970s.

After his death, the Tampa Police Department posthumously reinstated Sergeant Cloud to his former position.

Sergeant Cloud was survived by his wife, two children, and mother.

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Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed

ambush, at home, off duty, organized crime, retaliation

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My dad worked with Officer Cloud also. His name was BJ Anderson. I remember going to the funeral. My dad always talked about him. They both worked the case together and from my understanding they were getting too close to the investigation. My father was found dead also. It was ruled a suicide. I was told differently by family members. I was young when this all took place

Nancy Infield
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October 23, 2025