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Headstone of Richard P. McDonald

Richard P. McDonald

Died November 5, 1922

Richard P. McDonald.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Patrolman Richard McDonald was shot and killed as a man attempted to rob him as he was walking home after getting off duty on 33rd Street and Troup Avenue. Patrolman McDonald, in plain clothes, was confronted by a man with a gun who ordered him to put his hands up. Instead, when he reached for his revolver, the man shot him twice. A suspect was apprehended. Patrolman McDonald was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Kansas City Police Department for one year.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, father, and brother.
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Service Record
Also Served
Kansas City Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 60W · Line 2 cut as RICHARD P MCDONALD
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Patrolman McDonald gave the Kansas City Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Kansas City community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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