U.S. Marine Corps Richard McHale
1989
Richard Robert McHale. Richard also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Rick McHale was killed after being beaten and shot at a family disturbance call at 303 Decatur Street in Oildale at 6 pm. The mentally ill suspect attacked Deputy McHale, beat him with his baton, and then shot him with his service weapon. The man then committed suicide. Deputy McHale was taken to Kern Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wounds the next afternoon. Deputy McHale was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Kern County Sheriff's Office for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, father, and brother.
Service Record
1975 – 1976
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Kern County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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