Richard Lee Vauris served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 9 months. Richard served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Richard Vauris was shot and killed after he and other officers responded to an unwanted person call in the 3400 block of Wallis Street.
The suspect had entered the townhouse of family members who feared he was suicidal. Officer Vauris, who had recently been assigned as a negotiator, and several officers were in the kitchen with the man when a struggle ensued. The subject gained control of Officer Vauris' service weapon and shot in the chest twice. Officer Vauris was not wearing a vest at the time.
Other officers in the room returned fire, killing the suspect.
Officer Vauris had served with the Clinton Township Police Department for four years after having retired from the Detroit Police Department as a 27-year veteran.
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In tribute
31 years. You could have gone home.
Officer Vauris gave the Clinton Township Police Department 31 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Clinton Township community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Vauris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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