U.S. Navy · United States 
Richard Fickeisen
1987
Richard Fickeisen served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Richard served in the Korean War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Richard Fickeisen succumbed to gunshot wounds received 13 years earlier while serving a warrant at 413 N. Virginia Lee Road in Columbus. As he returned to his cruiser, the subject ambushed him and shot him in the back, paralyzing him. When police arrived on the scene, the subject fired at them from his apartment window. Several officers were injured in the ensuing shootout. The subject was arrested and charged with seven counts of aggravated murder. Officer Fickeisen had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 19 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four daughters, two sons, and six grandchildren.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1947 – 1951
Conflicts
Korean War
Cold War
Also Served
Columbus Division of Police
Police Officer
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