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Patrolman Charlie Richardson was shot and killed as he exited his patrol car after responding to a call for a domestic dispute. As he and his partner stepped from their patrol car the male subject opened fire, killing him. The man fled but was shot and killed approximately one hour later when he opened fire on a posse that was searching for him. Patrolman Richardson had served with the Crystal Springs Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, sister, and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Richardson gave the Crystal Springs Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Crystal Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Richardson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Crystal Springs Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Charlie is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Charlie is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Charlie is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1962, 1 officer in MS was killed feloniously, the 70th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1962, 67 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 107th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1962, 67 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 116th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charlie was 59. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Charlie had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Charlie was 59. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charlie had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charlie was 59. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charlie had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.2% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Tuesdays: 11.5%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Crystal Springs Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 16% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Crystal Springs Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Charlie among them.
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