Roll of Honor
Incident
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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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
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
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charlie F. Richardson 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 MS, 242 of 349 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.3% of this state's fallen. That is 15.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Crystal Springs 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. Charlie F. Richardson's cause is highlighted.
How Charlie F. Richardson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charlie F. Richardson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charlie F. Richardson was killed by handgun; .22 caliber.
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