Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Richard Bandy was struck and killed by a motorcycle that was driving recklessly on Main Street in Hendersonville. He had responded to the scene after receiving reports of the motorcycle. When he observed the suspect in his rear-view mirror, he stopped his patrol and exited it. As he did so, the motorcycle struck him. The suspect crashed and was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree murder. The 17-year-old suspect was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 2 to 5 years. Sergeant Bandy had served with the Hendersonville Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three children, and a brother who was a police officer.
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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.
Sergeant Bandy gave the Hendersonville Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hendersonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Bandy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Richard L. Bandy 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Hendersonville Police Department, 1 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 20% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Richard L. Bandy's cause is highlighted.
How Richard L. Bandy Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 5 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Richard L. Bandy is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Richard L. Bandy was killed by not available.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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