U.S. Army · United States 
Richard Newman
1993
Richard Earl Newman Sr. served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Lieutenant Richard Newman was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer during a drug raid at Bossier and Bienville Streets in Layfayette at 11:19 p.m. Nineteen suspects had already been apprehended. As officers were arresting additional suspects, a struggle ensued. Another officer's gun discharged, striking Lieutenant Newman. Lieutenant Newman was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Crowley Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, and eight grandchildren.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Crowley Police Department
Lieutenant
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