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Patrolman Coldren was shot and killed while he and another officer attempted to arrest a man on a trespassing warrant. When they located the man he led them on a short pursuit. After stopping he opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding Patrolman Coldren. Patrolman Coldren was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Coldren gave the Leavenworth Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Leavenworth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Coldren.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Leavenworth Police Department has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Richard is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Richard is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1957, 1 officer at Leavenworth Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1910, with 2.
In 1957, 1 officer in KS was killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1957, 67 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 107th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1957, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Richard was 28. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Leavenworth Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32.8 and 51.3; the middle age was 39. Richard had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 0.3 years.
Richard was 28. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Richard had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Richard was 28. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 28. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 14.3% of these deaths at Leavenworth Police Department; July holds the most, 42.9%. Tuesdays: 28.6%.
March holds 6.8% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Tuesdays: 15.6%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Leavenworth Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 28.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 32.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Leavenworth Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Richard among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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