Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Coldren was shot and killed while he and another officer attempted to arrest a man on a trespassing warrant. When they located the man he led them on a short pursuit. After stopping he opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding Patrolman Coldren. Patrolman Coldren was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Coldren gave the Leavenworth Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Leavenworth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Coldren.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Richard Coldren 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Leavenworth Police Department, 7 of 7 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. Richard Coldren's cause is highlighted.
How Richard Coldren Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Richard Coldren is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Richard Coldren was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Leavenworth Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
