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U.S. Army · United States 
Richard Crawford
1922
Richard J. Crawford served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Richard Crawford was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant for breaching the peace.
The suspect fled to his home on Second Creek, where he was located and arrested by a posse two weeks later. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to 21 years in prison.
Deputy Crawford was a U. S. Army veteran.
The suspect fled to his home on Second Creek, where he was located and arrested by a posse two weeks later. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to 21 years in prison.
Deputy Crawford was a U. S. Army veteran.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Perry County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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August 2, 2026
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