Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Henry Richarde was shot and killed in Lawtey by three brothers who had a grudge against the deputy. Deputy Richarde had accompanied an attorney to the brothers' home to discuss an upcoming legal case. As the two men left the home the brothers began to approach the buggy with weapons. Deputy Richarde fired at the brothers, who then opened fire. The attorney jumped from the buggy and was not injured, but Deputy Richarde was shot several times and killed. Two brothers were charged with manslaughter and released after posting a $6,000 bond. Deputy Richarde had served with the Bradford County Sheriff's Office for several years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Richarde served with the Bradford County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Starke community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Richarde.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Henry Osceola Richarde is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Bradford County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Henry Osceola Richarde's cause is highlighted.
How Henry Osceola Richarde Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Henry Osceola Richarde is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Henry Osceola Richarde was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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