Deputy U.S. Marshal Dick D. McKinney

Dick D. McKinney

Deputy Marshal Dick McKinney was shot and killed during a robbery attempt on 11th Avenue, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He had just left the federal office building when he encountered a group of men who robbed him at gunpoint and then stole his wallet.

As Deputy Marshal McKinney attempted to take action one of the men opened fire on him with a .22 caliber handgun, striking him in the heart.

He was able to drive himself to the hospital but died a short time after arriving.

Deputy Marshal McKinney had served with the United States Marshals Service for 10 years. He was survived by his wife.