Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer George Richards was shot and killed during a confrontation after stopping a man for making an illegal U-turn and for parking illegally in front of a cafe on Main Street.
The offense occurred in front of a cafe owned by the man's brother. The man's brother came out of the store as he argued with Officer Richards and shot the officer eight times. The suspect then surrendered to the county sheriff.
On October 14, 1936, the cafe owner was convicted of the murder and sentenced to 99 years. He said he acted in self-defense but refused to say what happened. His trial was reversed and remanded and a new trial was ordered with a change of venue. On February 17, 1937, he was convicted of murder without malice and sentenced to three years in prison.
Officer Richards had been with the agency for 14 years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, and nine siblings.
Survivors
Officer Richards had been with the agency for 14 years and was survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, and nine siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Richards gave the Cameron Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cameron community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Richards.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Officer George Archer Richards is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Cameron Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Archer Richards's cause is highlighted.
How George Archer Richards Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Archer Richards is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Archer Richards was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Incident Location
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