Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, January 2, 1987
Add to My HeroesRichard James Davidson
Officer Davidson was shot and killed while and other officers searched a restaurant for a burglary suspect. The suspect shot him as he opened a door to the bathroom that the suspect was in. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers on the scene.
Officer Davidson had been with the agency for three years.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsOfficer Davidson, I salute your brave service to your state and your community. You were so very young to lose your life to this coward. I am sure that you are resting in peace in the streets of Heaven! May God continue to Bless you and all those that loved you here on earth. We all know where that bad guy is!
Mary Milam
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