Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Ware was shot and killed at his home by a man who was upset about receiving a ticket for driving without registration. When Chief Ware opened his door the man produced a gun and shot him in the head and back.
Despite being mortally wounded, Chief Ware was able to grab his gun and fatally shot the suspect.
Chief Ware had served with the agency for 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Ware gave the Evans Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Evans community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Ware.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Richard W. Ware 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 CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Richard W. Ware's cause is highlighted.
How Richard W. Ware Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Richard W. Ware is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Richard W. Ware was killed by gun; unknown type.
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