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Police Officer Greg Richards, Sergeant Mark Renninger, Police Officer Tina DeLong-Griswold, and Police Officer Ronald Owens were shot and killed in an ambush attack while sitting inside a coffee shop in Parkland.
All four officers had just finished a call and went to the coffee shop to complete paperwork. Sergeant Renninger, Officer Owens, and Officer DeLong-Griswold were seated at a table, and Officer Richards was in line waiting to order coffee. The suspect entered the shop, walked directly over to the table where the three officers were sitting, drew a 9 mm handgun, and shot Officer DeLong-Griswold, killing her. The suspect then shot Sergeant Renninger, killing him.
After shooting the two officers, the suspect’s weapon jammed, and he became involved in a physical fight with Officer Owens. During the struggle, the suspect drew a second weapon, a .38 caliber revolver, and shot and killed Officer Owens. Officer Richards, hearing the shots, moved toward the suspect and became involved in a physical fight with him. Officer Richards was able to shoot the suspect once in the torso before the suspect was able to gain control of his weapon. The suspect then shot Officer Richards, killing him.
The suspect fled the location, prompting a two-day manhunt. He was shot and killed by a Seattle police officer after the officer observed him near a stolen car. The officer attempted to take the suspect into custody, but the suspect refused to follow commands and attempted to flee, prompting the officer to fatally shoot him.
Officer Richards had served with the Lakewood Police Department for five years and had a total of eight years of law enforcement service.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Richards gave the Lakewood Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lakewood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Richards.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lakewood Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Gregory is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Gregory is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gregory is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2009, 6 officers in WA were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 96 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 8.
In 2009, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2009, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gregory was 42. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Gregory had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Gregory was 42. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Gregory had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gregory was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gregory had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 11.8% of these deaths in WA, more than any other month. Sundays: 18.7%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Lakewood Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Lakewood Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Gregory among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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