U.S. Army · United States 
David Rickman
1986
David W. Rickman served the U.S. Army for 3 years. David also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman David Rickman was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance call at 5 a.m. The officers were in the process of arresting the female subject's ex-boyfriend when she came to the door with a handgun and discharged the weapon. The round passed through Officer Rickman's left arm and entered his chest through an opening in his vest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. The woman claimed the gun discharged accidentally. She was convicted of manslaughter and received a 10-year prison sentence. Patrolman Rickman was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Roanoke City Police Department for less than one year.
Survivors
He is survived by his son, father, mother, two brothers, and three sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1982 – 1985
U.S. Army
Also Served
Roanoke City Police Department
Patrolman
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